Subaru Solterra 2026 Update: Price Cut, More Range and Improved Drive

Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed take an in-depth look at the updated 2026 Subaru Solterra in this comprehensive review, examining its significant changes and value proposition in Australia's EV market. They detail the key updates for the 2026 model year, including a lower starting price, increased power, a larger 74.7 kWh NMC battery from CATL, an improved WLTP range of 566 km, and faster 22 kW AC charging, all contributing to a more competitive offering. Throughout the video, they provide a full walkaround of the Solterra's angular exterior design, critique its functional and utility-focused interior with physical controls, and put it through a real-world driving test, evaluating its all-wheel drive performance, handling, ride comfort, and cabin noise insulation. The review also includes a practical test of the charging capabilities at a Tesla Supercharger, a discussion on whether the higher Touring variant is worth the extra cost, and a final comparison against other electric SUVs in its class, ultimately assessing if Subaru has done enough with this update to stand out in a crowded market | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia February 2026 Subaru Solterra 2026 Update: Price Cut, More Range and Improved Drive EV Comparison spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hwofpTF_v7YgxOsc32MnLBZG3a0xqNIR0MJPpX7bdt4/edit?usp=sharing ===== Financial Disclosure: - This vehicle was on loan from Inchcape for the purposes of review, testing, and content creation With thanks to our sponsors: 🔌⚡️ EXPLORE POWERSHOP’S EV ENERGY PLANS ⚡️🔌 https://www.powershop.com.au/ev-hub/ev-plans carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ ===== 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Overview 00:37 Pricing & Specs 01:46 Exterior Design and Styling 04:45 Boot Space and Practicality 06:08 Included Equipment and V2L 07:20 Touring Edition Features 08:18 Interior Design and Functionality 10:26 Driver and Passenger Amenities 11:37 Cabin Tech and Connectivity 11:56 Driving Dynamics and Handling 12:46 Infotainment and Display 15:22 Real-World Range and Efficiency 16:06 Controls and Digital Mirror 16:39 Driving Impressions: Joy’s Turn 18:09 Ride Comfort and Highway Test 18:52 Sound System Review 19:23 Is the Touring Edition Worth It? 21:16 On-Road Experience and NVH 22:39 Build Quality and Reliability 23:04 Efficiency 23:46 Cabin Comfort and Noise 25:06 Road Trip Suitability 26:40 Driving Quirks and Braking 29:07 Comparison with Competing EVs 29:54 Cruise Control and ADAS 31:12 Supercharger Test Results 32:00 Summary: Value and Market Position 32:18 Japanese Uniqueness and Competition 33:00 Model Comparisons and Alternatives 33:34 Final Verdict and Preferences 34:58 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code BYDTOM 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery (Omoda, Jaecoo), Deepal and GAC ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/