July 25, 20232 yr I am thinking about changing from an Outback to a Solterra. I am really interested in owner's thoughts and real life experience of the Solterra, ideally including range in colder weather. Many thanks.
November 4, 20232 yr Just picked up a new SolTerra Touring Today! Looking for other UK owners for tips, advice etc
November 12, 20232 yr apparently Westward there are only 2 of us interested! I wanted to swap range and charging info. If any SolTerra owners read this please respond so we can all help each other
February 27, 20241 yr Got one arriving in 3 weeks - will post results - coming from a Kia Soul EV which is very efficient so it will be interesting given that the battery gross capacities and power outputs are similar
March 19, 20241 yr Picked it up today (Touring/Red) and like it - some hill work and max speeds up to 60 and today's consumption was 3.6-3.7 miles/kwh which I am quite happy with given that a lot of that was in normal mode - battery was full from the dealer showing a max range of 269 miles with the heating set at 18.5 auto eco mode. As a comparison the Kia Soul I have run for the last 2.75 years is doing 4.3-4.4 miles/kwh after 38000 miles.
May 4, 20241 yr That is just the sort of information I have been looking for! I picked mine up in November, was not happy with range at all 180 max reading in miles with 100% charge. Just left it hoping for response. Today 5th May temperature 19 c, solar panel charge, no cost! At 100% 201 miles it’s a joke, my wife’s MG4 trophy long range shows 289 miles at 100% smaller battery, and only with discounts cost just £29,000. I could nearly buy two for the price of the SolTerra . comments, please, is there an upgrade to the electrics available yet?
May 6, 20241 yr Author Can’t answer your question I’m afraid as I didn’t pursue buying a Solterra. Not because of any issue with car, but rather the difficulties I would have charging at home (following some research the length and routing from my electricity supply to charger was extremely problematic). Is 201 miles your average on full charge?
October 31, 2025Oct 31 Author Having a further think on the Solterra as my Outback passes 3 years old. Any owner experiences greatly appreciated. Is the model currently on sale identical to the launch version?
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