California · 30.2¢/kWh
Cost to Charge Subaru Solterra FWD in California
$135/month to charge at home — vs $160/month for a Subaru Forester on gas. You save roughly $300/year by going electric.
$135
Monthly EV cost
$160
Monthly Subaru Forester
$300
Annual savings
$1,498
5-year savings
Charging breakdown
Based on California avg 30.2¢/kWh · 71 kWh battery · 2.9 mi/kWh (EPA-rated)
| Full charge cost | $21.44 |
| Cost per mile | $0.104/mi |
| Monthly cost (1,000 mi) | $135 |
| Annual cost (home 80% / public 20%) | $1,625 |
vs Subaru Forester on gas
Gas at $4.65/gal · 29 MPG (EPA-rated) · 1,000 mi/month
| Vehicle | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Solterra FWD (electric) | $135 | $1,625 |
| Subaru Forester (gas) | $160 | $1,924 |
| You save | $25 | $300 |
Your savings may vary
- —Electricity rates vary by utility and ZIP in California. Time-of-use plans are available in California — off-peak rates can cut charging costs significantly.
- —Public charging (EA, ChargePoint, EVgo) costs 2–4× more — roughly $338–$542/month at the same mileage. Charging primarily at home keeps costs low.
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