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Genesis GV60 vs Subaru Solterra

· Real-world figures, not WLTP

Genesis GV60
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0

Genesis GV60

GV60 Pure (MY25)

£54,115 · 264 mi

Wins 11 of 16

Subaru Solterra
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0

Subaru Solterra

Solterra AWD (MY22-25)

£49,995 · 199 mi

Wins 5 of 16

Our verdict

The Genesis GV60 and Subaru Solterra are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The Genesis GV60 starts at £54,115 in the UK and the Subaru Solterra at £49,995, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The GV60 goes further, with about 264 miles of real-world range against 199 for the Solterra. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (205 kW against 85 kW on average, 10–80%), uses less energy (3.3 mi/kWh against 3.1 mi/kWh) and has the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Solterra is £4,120 cheaper to buy new (£49,995 against £54,115). On top of that, it is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 6.9 s against 7.8 s.

There's little between them on boot space.

Choose the Genesis GV60 if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the Subaru Solterra if you want the lower price and more performance.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Genesis GV60Subaru Solterra

Price

Price new
£54,115on sale now
£49,995 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated)
£30,8002025 car
£16,100 (best)2022 car
Price per mile of range
£205 (best)
£251

Range and efficiency

Real-world range
264 mi (best)425 km, estimate
199 mi320 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated)
about 259 mi (best)2025 car, est.
about 183 mi2022 car, est.
Efficiency
3.3 mi/kWh (best)188 Wh/km, estimate
3.1 mi/kWh200 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop
324 mi (best)522 km
209 mi337 km

Charging

Rapid charging
205 kW (best)10–80% average
85 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging
11 kW (best)
7 kW
Charging plug
Type 2 CCS
Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Yes (best)
No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
No
No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
No
No

Battery

Usable battery
80 kWh (best)estimate
64 kWh
Battery chemistry
NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump
Yes
Yes

Body and performance

Body style
SUV
SUV
Size class
C · Medium car
C · Medium car
Seats
5
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
0–62 mph
7.8 s0–100 km/h
6.9 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight
2,050 kg
2,085 kg

Size

Length
4.55 m14 ft 11 in
4.69 m15 ft 5 in
Width (without mirrors)
1.89 m6 ft 2 in
1.86 m6 ft 1 in
Width with mirrors
2.15 m7 ft 1 in
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Height
1.58 m5 ft 2 in
1.65 m5 ft 5 in
Wheelbase
2.90 m9 ft 6 in
2.85 m9 ft 4 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space
432 litres
441 litres (best)
Towbar available
Yes
Yes
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg (best)
750 kg
Max payload
500 kgpeople and luggage
540 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating
5 stars
5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty
5 years (best)unlimited miles
3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty
8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
8 years100,000 miles
Passes to next owner
Yes
Not confirmed

Availability

Status
On sale new
On sale new
Model years
2025 on
2022–2026

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.

Every version

Genesis GV60

Subaru Solterra