What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Subaru Solterra/Touring?
Many owners buy a 48 amp or 50 amp charger and waste money on capacity this car cannot accept. Your vehicle pulls a maximum of 32 amps on Level 2 equipment. Buying a larger unit gets you zero extra speed. Match your hardware to the vehicle limit.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 6.6 kW (32 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 32 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 40 A |
| Outlet / connection | NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 40 A breaker, or hardwired |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 11.1 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 20 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 51 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.4 miles |
| EPA rated range | 222 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 73.3 kWh at the wall |
Why 32 amps and not more
The onboard charger caps AC intake at 32 amps. Feeding it a larger supply changes nothing because the car dictates the draw. Plug a 40 amp unit in, and the car takes its maximum allowed 32 amps. You get 20 miles of range per hour of charging. A full battery takes 11.1 hours from empty. Sticking with the recommended 32 amp equipment avoids wasted installation expenses.
What the install involves
You need a 40 amp breaker protecting the circuit. Run copper wiring sized for that load to a NEMA 14-50 outlet, or hardwire the charging unit directly. Call a licensed electrician to verify your main panel has spare capacity for the load. The pro will pull the circuit and land the wires on the new breaker according to local code.
Chargers that match this car
Rugged metal enclosure, built for outdoor use.
Portable cordset. Works on 120 V or a 240 V outlet.
Plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet, no hardwiring.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- What plug does this car need?
- It uses a J1772 connector for standard Level 2 charging. Plug it into a NEMA 14-50 outlet or a hardwired EVSE.
- How long does a full charge take?
- A full charge takes 11.1 hours at the maximum Level 2 rate. The EPA test estimates 11.0 hours under standard testing conditions.
- Can I plug this into a normal household wall outlet?
- Yes, using Level 1 charging, but it is painfully slow. Level 1 yields 4.4 miles per hour and takes 51 hours to refill the battery.
- Can I use Tesla Destination Chargers?
- Yes, if you buy a Tesla to J1772 adapter. That lets your car hook up to Tesla hardware safely.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Subaru Solterra/Touring. Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.