NIO ES6 vs Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
All-New NIO ES6 100 kWh (2023)
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
77/100#88 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?
ES6NIO ES6SolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 20%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.4 cu ft· 16%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Torque- best on this row+180 lb-ft· 54%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES6 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: EL6 | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Power | version: EL6 | |
| 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 | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES6 if
Pick the Subaru Solterra if
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ES6Subaru Solterra
Range
85- Different test cycles - not compared.81Charging
6055Performance
94no dataPracticality
8290
How much is each in the US?
NIO ES6
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checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date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
- NIO ES6
- WLTP
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ES6
- 26 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Solterra
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- NIO ES6
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES6
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ES6 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 39 sources
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