Enjoy an Electronic Adventure in the Subaru Solterra Near Goose Creek

The Subaru Solterra, the manufacturer's fully electric SUV, expects to remain unchanged in its second year for sale. Buyers will enjoy smooth, quick acceleration, agile, responsible handling, and a roomy cabin in Subaru's first electric vehicle.

Two changes are expected, including a redesigned steering wheel that gives drivers better visibility of the Solterra's digital gauge display and improvements to the battery warming system that will aid in cold weather charging. During its first year of production, buyers flocked to the Solterra, so Subaru expects the same response for the second model year.

Three Subaru Solterra Trim Levels

Choose your Solterra model from three trim levels: Premium, Limited, and Touring. The base Premium trim comes with a wealth of features, including:

• An S-pedal driving system
• Driving mode select
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Keyless push-button start
• Subaru's EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology

The Limited adds 20-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, dual liftgate spoilers, Start-Tex trimmed upholstery, wireless device charging, Harmon-Kardon premium audio, and a 360 surround view camera. The top Touring trim offers a glass roof with a retractable sunshade, ventilated front seats, interior illuminated trim, and available two-tone roof paint.

Performance, Range and Charging

The new Subaru Solterra is ideal for those who want to explore Charleston but care about the environment. It is powered by two electric motors that deliver a nearly 73 kilowatt-hour battery pack, generating 215 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque. Drivers can use that power differently depending on their chosen drive modes:

• Eco
• Normal
• Power
• X-MODE®

The last is ideal for uneven terrain when off-road or for slippery conditions.

If you want to use the Solterra for adventures, it has a class-leading 8.3 inches of ground clearance and a grip control feature. Steering wheel paddles allow you to adjust the regenerative braking force. It also comes with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that delivers greater traction control in any weather or road conditions.

Owners will get a range of up to 227 miles on the Premium trim, with the Limited and Touring rated at 222 miles. When plugged into a Level 2 charging station, the Solterra will recharge in about nine hours. A DC fast-charger will achieve an 80 percent charge in under an hour.

Take a Test Drive at Our Summerville Area Dealership

If you're still wondering what owning a fully electric vehicle would be like, stop into our friendly showroom to learn more. A friendly Crews Subaru of Charleston staff member will gladly take you on local roads so you can experience the sensation of driving a new Solterra. We'll also provide additional information about this eco-friendly, zero-emissions SUV at home in off-road situations as it is on city streets. We look forward to working with you soon.