Subaru E-Outback: automaker's first in-house EV keeps off-road roots
Subaru has unveiled the E-Outback, its first fully in-house-built electric vehicle, which retains the off-road capability of the classic Outback wagon. Prices in Latvia start at €47,000.
Subaru has introduced an electric version of its popular raised-suspension wagon, the Outback, marking the first model the company has fully designed and manufactured itself, rather than in partnership with Toyota as was the case with its earlier EVs, the Solterra and Uncharted.
The E-Outback shares only its name and elongated body with the petrol-powered Outback, but technically it is closely related to Subaru's other electric models. It retains the brand's signature traits, including high ground clearance (21 cm, identical to the petrol version), all-wheel drive, and rugged plastic body protection. The car also keeps its roof rails, which can hold up to 300 kilograms while stationary — enough to support a rooftop tent.
Specifications
The E-Outback is currently the most powerful electric Subaru, with a 380-horsepower motor and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 4.5 seconds. It comes with a single 75 kWh battery, offering a range of 485 to 526 kilometers depending on trim. Fast charging tops out at 150 kW, while home charging reaches 11 kW, or 22 kW on the Touring+ trim. Real-world consumption is around 16 kWh per 100 km, allowing roughly 400 kilometers of range in summer conditions.
The model features Subaru's X-mode system and a function enabling driving without the accelerator pedal. It is the only Subaru EV equipped with torque vectoring, allowing the left and right wheels to receive different amounts of power. Its cargo space is the largest in the entire Subaru lineup.
Prices in Latvia start at €47,000, with the most expensive version capped at €54,450. All trims qualify for Latvia's EKKI purchase subsidy.
