Lotus Emeya vs Subaru Solterra
The Lotus Emeya leads on fast-charge peak. The Subaru Solterra leads on cargo space.
Sedan
EMEYA R
from CHF 149,865
checked Aug 16, 2026 · lotuscars.com
77/100#84 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
70/100#38 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lotus EmeyaLotus EmeyaSolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+270 kW· 180%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.8 cu ft· 32%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Torque- best on this row+390 lb-ft· 116%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Emeya | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 900 Sport Carbon | |
| 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) | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Drive | version: 900 SPORT | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 600 | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Emeya if
Pick the Subaru Solterra if
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EmeyaSubaru Solterra
Range
75- Different test cycles - not compared.81Charging
8655Performance
100no dataPracticality
7490
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Emeya
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checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date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?
Range
- Lotus Emeya
- 301 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Emeya
- version: 900 Sport Carbon
- Subaru Solterra
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Emeya
- Lotus Emeya
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 270 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lotus Emeya
- 2.8 scontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
Where next
Compare with others
Lotus Emeya vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 42 sources
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