What home charger does the Subaru Solterra need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | all trims | 48 A | 60 A |
| 2023-2025 | all trims | 32 A | 40 A |
It depends on the year. A 2023 to 2025 Subaru Solterra has a 6.6 kW onboard charger and needs a 32 A charger on a 40 A breaker. The updated 2026 and 2027 Solterra accepts 11.0 kW and takes 48 A on a 60 A breaker.
Why the amperage matters
On an early Solterra, a charger above 32 A is money wasted. On a 2026 or 2027, the 48 A unit earns its place: a 2027 adds 38 to 39 miles of range per hour at 48 A and 32 on a 40 A charger.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 278 to 288 mi | 38 to 39 | 7.3 h | 5 to 5.2 |
| 2026 | 278 to 288 mi | 38 to 39 | 7.3 h | 5 to 5.2 |
| 2025 | 222 to 227 mi | 20 to 21 | 11 to 11.1 h | 4.4 to 4.5 |
| 2024 | 222 to 227 mi | 20 to 21 | 11 to 11.1 h | 4.4 to 4.5 |
| 2023 | 222 to 228 mi | 21 | 10.7 to 10.8 h | 4.5 to 4.7 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
The update made a large difference. The 2023 to 2025 cars add 20 to 21 miles of range per hour and need 10.7 to 11.1 hours from empty. The 2026 and 2027 cars fill in about 7.3 hours with up to 288 miles of range.
What the install involves
Size the circuit for the car you have. An early Solterra is fine with a 32 A charger on a 40 A breaker, plugged into a NEMA 14-50 outlet or hardwired. A newer one needs a hardwired 48 A charger on a 60 A breaker. A permit and inspection are usual either way.
- 48 A charger: 60 A breaker, hardwired, because no household receptacle is rated for a 48 A charger.
- 32 A charger: 40 A breaker, NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 40 A breaker, or hardwired.
- Charge port, 2023-2024: J1772. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
- Charge port, 2025-2027: J1772. From 2025 the industry is moving to the NACS port, and makers switch at different times. Some of these cars have a J1772 port and some have NACS with an adapter, so look at the port on your own car before choosing a charger's plug.
Chargers that fit the Subaru Solterra
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
48 A, for the 2026-2027 Solterra all trims
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.
32 A, for the 2023-2025 Solterra all trims
No home unit in this list is built at exactly 32 A, so these are the smallest that cover it. The car draws only what it can take.
App scheduling and adjustable current from 16 A to 40 A.
Plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet, no hardwiring.
Rugged metal enclosure, built for outdoor use.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Does a used 2024 Subaru Solterra need a different charger from a 2026?
- It only uses 32 A, while the 2026 uses 48 A. A 48 A charger works for both, but the 2024 charges no faster on it.
- How long does a Subaru Solterra take to charge from empty?
- About 10.7 to 11.1 hours for a 2023 to 2025 car and 7.3 hours for a 2026 or 2027.
- Can a Subaru Solterra use a NEMA 14-50 outlet?
- Yes. An early car works well with a 32 A plug-in charger, and a newer one with a 40 A plug-in unit on a 50 A breaker.
- How much does a 120 V outlet add to a Subaru Solterra?
- About 4.4 to 5.2 miles of range per hour.
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Subaru Solterra, covering 10 EPA listings across 5 model years. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.