Subaru Boosts 2026 Solterra EV's Range, Debuts Larger Trailseeker Electric SUV

Outdoorsy automaker Subaru arrived at the 2025 New York Auto Show this week with two new electric SUV debuts. The updated Solterra EV sees performance and range improvement that make it a more attractive option, and visual tweaks that make it less visually attractive. It's joined by the new Trailseeker, a larger, taller electric SUV that boasts more interior space for cargo, whether for a Costco run or a weekend adventure.

What's new, Subaru?

The updated Solterra is said to boast more than 25% more range than last year, thanks to a small bump in battery capacity to 74.7 kilowatt-hours (+1.9 kWh) and improvements to power management systems. The electric crossover now cruises for around 285 miles per charge, according to Subaru's estimates. That still won't win it any "longest ranging" awards, but any range improvement is a welcome upgrade.

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