Subaru
Solterra AWD 218hp 466km
Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03
Subaru and Toyota's joint EV — the Solterra shares its platform with the bZ4X and delivers Subaru's trademark AWD capability with a 72.8kWh battery and 466km WLTP range.
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466WLTP range km72.8kWh battery
369Real range kmIrish conditions est.
150Max DC kWFast charging
6.9s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€43,990Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 72.8 kWh |
| WLTP range | 466 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~369 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.9s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Torque | 337 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 150 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 6.6 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 452 L |
| Towing capacity | 750 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Subaru highlights
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Symmetrical AWD heritage
Subaru's legendary AWD system — now fully electric
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Toyota partnership
Solterra co-developed with Toyota on shared e-TNGA platform
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EyeSight driver assist
Subaru's advanced safety system standard across the range
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€49,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€43,990
💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500
VRT relief €2,500
Motor tax €120/yr
Home charger grant €300
BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€562 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,148 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,138/yr |
💡 Cost comparison:
At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Solterra costs approximately €562 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.
🇮🇪 Solterra on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
🛣️ Dublin → Cork
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 109km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 149km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry
310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 59km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal
260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 109km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return)
520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg)
50km · /day
✅ 7+ days between home charges
Based on ~369km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Solterra right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 452L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ⚠️ Light towing — 750kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €6,000 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ✅ AWD model |
💡 Best for: All-terrain electric SUV.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~10h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~61min |
| 🚀 150kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~20min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. The Solterra supports up to 150kW DC charging.
The Subaru Solterra is built on the e-TNGA platform co-developed with Toyota — the same architecture as the Toyota bZ4X. It supports 150kW DC charging at compatible Irish rapid networks.
The Subaru Solterra is built on the e-TNGA platform co-developed with Toyota — the same architecture as the Toyota bZ4X. It supports 150kW DC charging at compatible Irish rapid networks.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm |
| Boot capacity | 452 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km
The Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km has an Irish list price of €49,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €43,990. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km has a WLTP official range of 466km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 369km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €562. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,148. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Yes — mechanically identical. The Solterra and bZ4X were co-developed by Subaru and Toyota on the shared e-TNGA platform, sharing battery, motor, charging system and body structure. Differences are cosmetic: exterior styling, interior trim, infotainment system and branding. The choice typically comes down to brand preference and dealer proximity.
The Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km supports up to 150kW DC and 6.6kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 61 minutes. At the maximum 150kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 20 minutes.
The Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Subaru Solterra AWD 218hp 466km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.
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