Comparison
GMC Sierra EV vs Subaru Solterra
Denali Max Range vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 478 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $98,800
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 28 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $7,650 vs $4,350
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
478 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
28 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
GMC Sierra EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | GMC Sierra EV | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Denali Max Range | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $98,800 | $38,495 (better) |
| Range | 478 mi (better) | 288 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 76.9 (better) | 76.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 94 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 207 $/mi | 134 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 106 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 57.5 cu ft (better) | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the GMC Sierra EV if…
- You drive long days: 478 vs 288 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 57.5 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $98,800 to start, $60,305 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $7,650 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: GMC Sierra EV vs Subaru Solterra
| Charging mix | GMC Sierra EV | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi | 280 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,600 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,650 | $4,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,850 | $8,950 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| GMC Sierra EV | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 325 mi | 196 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 284 mi | 171 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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