What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2027 Subaru Solterra?
A full charge takes 7.3 hours at the maximum Level 2 rate. That window easily finishes overnight while you sleep. You need a 48 amp EVSE to hit that speed. Standard household plugs will not get the job done.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.0 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 7.3 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 39 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 56 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 5.2 miles |
| EPA rated range | 288 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 80.5 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Your car accepts up to 48 amps of alternating current. Feeding it a larger charger will not speed up the process because the onboard charger limits power intake. Pushing past 48 amps requires heavier wire without cutting down your charging time. Matching the 48 amp limit puts 39 miles of range into the battery every single hour. Anything smaller leaves potential speed on the table.
What the install involves
A 48 amp continuous load demands a 60 amp breaker. Code requires hardwiring this setup directly to the circuit because no household receptacle handles that kind of draw safely. Have a licensed electrician pull the wire and land it on the breaker. They must also check your main panel to verify it has spare capacity for a 60 amp load.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can I plug this car into a standard wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging from a standard household outlet delivers 5.2 miles of range per hour. A full battery refill takes 56 hours using that method. Most drivers upgrade to Level 2.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the maximum rate?
- The EPA rated charge time takes 8.0 hours at 36 miles of range per hour. Regulatory test cycles account for minor efficiency losses during power conversion. Peak vehicle capability hits 7.3 hours under ideal conditions.
- What plug type does the car use?
- This model features a J1772 connector. Many vehicles in this production window ship with a NACS port alongside a J1772 adapter. Verify your specific port configuration before buying hardware.
- Do I need a special adapter for Tesla destination chargers?
- An adapter lets a J1772 vehicle plug into Tesla hardware. Units rated for 80 amps handle public destination chargers safely.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2027 Subaru Solterra. Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.