Comparison
Subaru Solterra vs Toyota bZ4X
Premium vs bZ XLE FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Subaru Solterra 288 mi vs 236 mi
Best value Toyota bZ4X $34,980 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 28 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Toyota bZ4X $4,350 vs $4,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Subaru Solterra
288 mi vs 236 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $148/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
28 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Toyota bZ4X
258 Wh/mi vs 280 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Toyota bZ4X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Solterra
6.7 s vs 8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Subaru Solterra | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | bZ XLE FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $38,495 | $34,980 (better) |
| Range | 288 mi (better) | 236 mi |
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh | 258 Wh/mi • 3.88 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 70.5 kWh (better) | 54.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 28 min (better) | 30 min |
| Roadtrip score | 76.5 (better) | 62.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi (better) | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi (better) | 148 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s (better) | 8 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 3,307 lb (better) |
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You drive long days: 288 vs 236 miles of rated range.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.7 vs 8 seconds.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if…
- You want the lower price: $34,980 vs $38,495 to start, $3,515 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,350 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 3,307 lb vs 1,653 lb.
5-year energy cost: Subaru Solterra vs Toyota bZ4X
| Charging mix | Subaru Solterra | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi | 258 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,150 | $2,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $4,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,950 | $8,250 |
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
| Subaru Solterra | Toyota bZ4X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 160 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 140 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 90 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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