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Parked in my driveway proper now’s the perfect selection for Subaru diehards trying to go electrical. Effectively, it is also the one selection.

The Solterra, which was co-developed with Toyota and is a near-identical twin to that automaker’s bZ4X, is a small SUV that is additionally Subaru’s sole electrical providing. That is a bit counterintuitive, given how properly electrification suits the model’s crunchy picture and buyer base. Then once more, Subaru is a small automaker without the huge assets of an organization like Volkswagen, Toyota or Normal Motors. ATransitioningto EVs is not low-cost or simple.

A lot to the delight of the whole state of Vermont, a bunch extra Subaru EVs are deliberate for later this decade. However for now it is bought the Solterra. And I am driving one for the subsequent week. What do you wish to find out about it?

For some extra background, I am testing the Solterra Touring, which is the top-trim mannequin and comes out to $53,340 together with a vacation spot price. Thus far, I am nonetheless getting used to its moderately small, squircular steering wheel, however, I have been happy with Subaru’s automated highway-driving system.

I am particularly keen to place the Solterra’s DC fast-charging functionality to the check. After I first drove the bZ4X, its charging speeds have been abysmal. However, the newest bZ4X and Solterra boast improved charging efficiency. That is a much-needereplacementce.

However, what do you, our readers, wish to know concerning the Solterra? Hold forth within the feedback or drop me a line at tim.levin@insideevs.com.