2024 Subaru Solterra: Faster Charging, Hands-Free Driving, Standard Roof Rails & Starting MSRP
Subaru has given its first-ever EV, the Solterra, a few sensible updates for the 2024 model year. All Solterras receive standard roof rails with static and dynamic load capacities of 700 and 176 lbs., respectively, which Subaru said is enough to support a rooftop tent. Notable changes include a reshaped steering wheel with paddle switches to control the regenerative braking and an optimized battery conditioning system to address Solterra’s tepid DC fast-charging numbers. Whereas the 2023 Solterra could recharge in about an hour using a 150 kW DC fast charging station, the 2024 variant could achieve 10 to 80 percent in around 35 minutes. While at home, the 2024 Solterra offe