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Toyota bZ vs Subaru Solterra
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2026 Toyota bZ
2027 Subaru SolterraSide by side
| 2026 Toyota bZ | 2027 Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $34,980 | $38,495 |
| EPA range | 314 mi | 288 mi |
| Efficiency | 132 MPGe | 121 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 74.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~10 min | ~11 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $550 | $650 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $9,250 | $8,750 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Toyota bZ goes farther: 314 vs 288 mi of EPA range.
- 2026 Toyota bZ costs less up front: $3,515 less ($34,980 vs $38,495 starting MSRP).
- 2026 Toyota bZ is more efficient: 132 vs 121 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2026 Toyota bZ road-trips faster: ~10 vs ~11 minutes of DC fast charging per 100 miles of range.
- 2026 Toyota bZ is cheaper to fuel: $550 vs $650 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Toyota bZ or the Subaru Solterra?
The 2026 Toyota bZ: 314 vs 288 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Toyota bZ or the Subaru Solterra?
The 2026 Toyota bZ, starting at $34,980 MSRP before destination (vs $38,495). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Toyota bZ or the Subaru Solterra?
The 2026 Toyota bZ, peaking at 150 kW DC (vs 150 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.