Subaru has showcased a new electric prototype based on a modified Outback, featuring a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with approximately 510 horsepower. The vehicle utilizes a front e-axle from Aisin rated at 150 kW and a rear unit rated at 230 kW. According to reports, this configuration allows the wagon to accelerate to 62 mph in less than four seconds.
The prototype is built on a new, dedicated electric platform developed independently of Toyota. This architecture is approximately 220 pounds lighter than the one used for current Subaru electric models. The battery pack incorporates about 4,000 cylindrical cells and is roughly 25 percent lighter than previous versions, with a target energy density 20 percent above the industry average.
Engineers have implemented an integrated control unit to manage the motors, battery, and software from a single point, facilitating over-the-air updates. While the company has not disclosed specific battery capacity, charging speeds, or range, executives indicated that some of this hardware could reach production vehicles starting in 2029.
This development marks a shift from the current joint-development strategy with Toyota, which underpins models like the Solterra. Subaru intends to continue its planned rollout of Toyota-based electric SUVs in the near term, while using this new in-house platform to define the future direction of its own electric vehicle engineering.
