Lotus Eletre vs Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra leads on range (EPA). The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
55/100#65 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
55/100#41 of 87 · Everyday
Subaru Solterra is cheaper by $191,405
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lotus EletreLotus EletreSolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+2 mi· 1%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+200 kW· 133%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.5 cu ft· 2%
- Power- best on this row+276 kW· 159%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row18.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 40%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Eletre | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Eletre if
Pick the Subaru Solterra if
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EletreSubaru Solterra
Range
9191Charging
8359Performance
88no dataPracticality
6967
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
Subaru Solterra
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2025 Premium
- $38,495
- 2026
- $38,495
- 2025 Limited
- $41,995
- 2025 Touring
- $44,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Subaru SolterraSolterra
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 2 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
- Subaru Solterra
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 200 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
Which is cheaper to buy?
Subaru SolterraSolterra
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- Lotus Eletre
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- $191,405
Where next
Compare with others
Lotus Eletre vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 45 sources
Every source link (122)
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