The Subaru Forester has always been considered a versatile and dependable compact SUV known for its outstanding all-wheel-drive capabilities, rugged design, and practicality. With a spacious interior, comfortable seating, and ample cargo space, it accommodates both passengers and gear with ease. Its reputation for safety is well-deserved, featuring a suite of advanced driver-assistance technologies. The Forester is equipped with a fuel-efficient engine that strikes a balance between performance and economy, making it suitable for both urban commuting and off-road adventures. To sum up, its combination of reliability, off-road prowess, and family-friendly features has endeared it to a wide range of drivers seeking a well-rounded and capable SUV.
But, times are changing and the automotive world is now leaning toward massive electrification. That’s why many believe that even conservative companies like Subaru will have to offer all-electric models in the near future. Of course, that should be one of the brand’s most popular models, so it’s no surprise that many sources speculate about the 2025 Subaru Forester Electric. So, let’s check what the all-electric iteration of this popular SUV could look like:
2025 Subaru Forester Electric Design
Of course, the first thing to talk about is the overall design, and that we are about to see radical change. Instead of Subaru’s traditional platform that includes boxer engines and all-wheel-drive, we are about to see a platform designed for an all-electric powertrain. Most likely, it will come as a product of cooperation with Toyota, just like it happened with Subaru’s first-ever EV, Solterra.
But this time, we expect a classic Forester design, with proportions that are similar to the current gas-powered model. Of course, the all-electric setup can always bring benefits in terms of a stretched wheelbase, but we don’t believe that Subaru is going to experiment too much in this aspect.
As for the styling, we do expect to see some futuristic bits, but we also expect Subaru to stick with its familiar design approach, which includes conservative aesthetics and a classic design that has been evolving for decades.
Interior
The same is with the interior design. An all-electric Forester would rather keep a conservative dashboard design, with lots of physical buttons in use, even though we would certainly see things like a digital instrument cluster and large infotainment screen, along with lots of advanced tech and safety features.
As for the passenger space, the Forester has always been among class leaders, so we expect nothing less from the 2025 Subaru Forester Electric. It would offer two very spacious rows of seats, along with some of the largest cargo areas in the class.
2025 Subaru Forester Electric Powertrain
At this point, the only thing we can refer to is the Solterra, Subaru’s first-ever all-electric SUV. That model comes with standard two electric motors, making it all-wheel drive, with a max output of 215 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque. That’s plenty enough for decent performance but the reason we would rather see something more modern in the 2025 Subaru Forester Electric is the fact that this setup isn’t the most advanced around.
That particularly refers to the battery. Although the range by itself isn’t all that bad, that model used a little bit of outdated technology, with a charging speed that’s not exactly on par with contemporary electric cars. That’s why we expect to see something new under the skin of the 2025 Subaru Forester Electric.
2025 Subaru Forester Electric Release Date and Price
We expect that the 2025 Subaru Forester Electric could arrive already in about a year or two. More details about the launch date and price are expected in the future.
