Charging a Subaru Solterra at Home: Set up, Costs, and Best EV Chargers in New Hampshire

Not only is the Subaru Solterra compact all-electric SUV all about lowering your carbon footprint and exceptionally low running costs, but it is also all about convenience.

As Subaru's first-ever global fully electric SUV, the latest Subaru Solterra model ensures the ownership experience is as hassle-free as possible, with the ease and convenience of multiple upgraded charging options, including at-home and public charging for longer cross-country journeys.

What charging options are available for the Subaru Solterra?

Before we dive into more detail on the Subaru Solterra's home charging setup, let's quickly share the latest flexible EV charging system options available for active, busy lifestyles.

The latest Solterra is fitted with a North American Charging Standard (NACS, or Tesla) connector, which gives owners easy access to over 25,000 DC fast-charge locations across the US, and the Solterra's batteries can also be topped up at J1772 and CCS stations using the supplied adapters, covering virtually all charging stations across the nation.

Level 3 DC fast charging is the fastest method that allows your Solterra to go from 10% to 80% in about 28 to 35 minutes under optimal conditions, such as in warmer climates.

The convenience of home charging

New EV owners are encouraged to develop proactive charging habits and be aware of their battery level so they're never left scrambling to find a charging station or rushing to power up their Subaru Solterra at the last minute.

Setting up a home charging station for your Subaru Solterra makes sense, since our lives most often revolve around our family home base. We set off most weekday mornings for our daily work commute, and on weekends, it's time for your family to spend time together.

With a Subaru EV, you can leave home each morning with a full charge, making daily driving simple and predictable, giving you peace of mind, and letting you avoid worrying about being stranded or finding a charging station when you've got a busy schedule.

Home charging options explained

It was not that long ago that cellphones were introduced. We all quickly got into the habit of plugging our phones in overnight to make sure we could keep talking and texting the next day.

Your Subaru Solterra is no different, as it is supplied with a Level 1 120V charger that can simply be plugged into a standard wall outlet when you get home, or a faster Level 2 240V charger that uses an outlet like the kind used for an electric clothes dryer.

Level 1 charging setup and costs

Best suited for topping off the battery overnight if you only drive short distances, this system requires no special equipment setup or additional installation costs.

Owners simply plug the included portable charger into a standard 120V AC three-prong wall outlet.

Subaru Solterra models from 2024 onward often include a dual-voltage portable charger with interchangeable adapter plugs.

Subaru owners should ideally plug the Level 1 charger into a dedicated circuit such as a 15-amp or 20-amp breaker, with nothing else running on it to prevent overloading your home's electrical system.

Level 1 chargers are, however, the slowest charging method, using the common 120V AC outlets in your home, which, given the Solterra's 72.8 kWh battery capacity, can take approximately 35 to 50-plus hours to reach full charge.

It's recommended to carefully plan your travels around charging times, as Level 1 charging delivers a slow rate of about 2 to 4 miles of driving range per hour the charger is plugged in.

Level 2 charging setup and costs

If you regularly take your Subaru Solterra EV on longer drives, Level 1 charging may not meet your daily needs, and you may want to consider a more powerful option, such as Level 2 charging.

Level 2 charging delivers faster charging by operating at double the voltage (240V compared to 120V with a Level 1 charger) and at least triple the amperage. However, the Level 2 charging setup requires a dedicated 240-volt charging station, which can be installed in most home garages.

The Level 2 charging system uses a 6.6-kW to 7-kW charger that can fully charge your Subaru's battery in as little as 6 to 7 hours and deliver 12 to 30 miles of range per hour of charging.

Choosing to go the level 2 charging route does, however, require your home to be equipped with a dedicated 240-volt electrical circuit or a permanently installed Wallbox/EVSE, which will necessitate the enlisting of the services of a professional electrician or utility company to install the circuit and prepare it for EV charging.

Owners can expect to pay anywhere from $800 to $2,700 for standard hardware and setup of a  Subaru Solterra Level 2 charger installation.

Installation costs can vary depending on factors such as the distance from the new Level 2 charger station to the electrical panel and any necessary panel upgrades to accommodate the 240-volt loads.

Subaru owners will be pleased to hear that many local utility companies offer additional rebates for installing Level 2 chargers and provide reduced time-of-use rates for overnight EV charging.

How much can I expect to pay to charge my Subaru Solterra fully?

Total charging costs can vary depending on exactly where you live in the USA, but expect to pay between $10.00 and $15.00 for a full charge.

Using the national benchmark residential electricity rate of approximately $0.18 per kWh, charging Solterra's roughly 72.8 kWh battery to full capacity costs about $13.10.

Best EV chargers in New Hampshire

Drivers of EVs out and about in the NH area will be pleased to know that the best EV chargers, along with convenient access to amenities, are highly concentrated around transit hubs along the I-93 and I-89 corridors, commercial malls, and major hospitals.

Typically, these public charging stations combine convenient Level 2 destination charging with high-speed DC Fast Chargers for the quickest means to get your Subaru's battery topped up.

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