Hyundai ELEXIO vs Subaru Solterra

The Hyundai ELEXIO starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Solterra opens at $61,990. That makes the Hyundai ELEXIO the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,989 and $68,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Hyundai ELEXIO and Subaru Solterra hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Hyundai ELEXIO and 88% for the Subaru Solterra.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Solterra packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Hyundai ELEXIO and 8 in the Subaru Solterra.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai ELEXIO features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Solterra gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai ELEXIO stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the Subaru Solterra. The Subaru Solterra counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai ELEXIO gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Solterra offers synthetic leather.

The Hyundai ELEXIO uses a Electric Motor producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Subaru Solterra responds with a Electric Motor making 252kW and 437Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds.

The Subaru Solterra has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Solterra is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 88.1kWh (Hyundai ELEXIO) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Solterra), giving WLTP ranges of 700km and 517km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Hyundai ELEXIO) vs 150kW (Subaru Solterra).

The Hyundai ELEXIO measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 75mm shorter than the Subaru Solterra at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Solterra generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 506L in the Hyundai ELEXIO and 421L in the Subaru Solterra, giving the Hyundai ELEXIO a 85L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Solterra leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,250kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai ELEXIO) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Solterra). Both match on warranty length.