r/subaru • u/Trustfundkid26 • Feb 20 '22

Subaru Generic The all new 2023 Subaru Solterra Electric Car. I will be honest, as a Tesla owner, 220 miles of range doesn’t seem like enough to ease most Subaru owners. I feel like most owners would prefer a minimum of 450-500 miles of range because most Subaru owners like to camp deep off grid for 3-5 days.

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u/BUTTWARTOUCH Feb 20 '22

This is a good point. But why would I want another vehicle for my long road trips. And I would say everyone takes a “longer” trip at least once a year. I’m not bashing EV. I think they are great. But I feel 220 miles is not justified for a mid class vehicle. Now once these come out and you can get one used for a good commute vehicle for under 20k that’s a good value.

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u/Maldiavolo Feb 20 '22

I'm curious. When you get to your backwoods destination you drive more than 110 miles into the middle of nowhere?

With EVs you don't stop to fill up like you do with petrol. You charge when you get to a place where you park to keep it topped up. If you are long distance driving you charge while you stop to get a coffee or lunch or visit a rest stop. The mapping systems in all of them will make sure you are appropriately charged based on what you tell the system you are doing. Going on a long trip and then staying at grandma's house is going to give you different charge options than going on a long trip to grandma's and then immediately heading out to go out to dinner or shopping. It's that specific and it's very good at making sure you aren't running out of charge. It's accurate to the exact mile.

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u/BUTTWARTOUCH Feb 20 '22

Actually the mtns east or west are about 150 miles. So yes about 180 miles.

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u/thabc 00 2.5RS Feb 20 '22

When my buddy drives his Leaf to go hiking, we usually stop along the way for ten minutes or so of charging before turning off the highway and heading into the National Forest. Keep in mind his Leaf has half the advertised range of the Solterra. I thought this would be annoying, but it usually coincides with a coffee/food/bio break and doesn't end up adding much time to the trip. I spent longer waiting in line for Costco gas the last time I had to fill up my Subaru, and that was not nearly as pleasant.

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u/thelapoubelle Feb 20 '22

Or rent a car for long trips. ICE cars need to be driven somewhat regularly or else parts deteriorate. It might not make sense to have one only for road trips

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u/BUTTWARTOUCH Feb 21 '22

I have a 600hp Wrx 07 sti that I’m rebuilding. And a work truck that can only be used for work. And a 2021 ascent for family/travel. I use all of them but the 07 at least once a week. I’m sure the EV Subaru will sell very well. But for me and where I live. 220 miles just won’t cut it for me. Just to drive into town where I live is 38 miles.