From Car and Driver · Caleb Miller · · 1m 10s
Subaru Unveils 2029 EV Platform with New Battery
Subaru reveals first details of in-house EV platform targeting 2029 launch.
In brief
Subaru reveals first details of in-house EV platform targeting 2029 launch. Subaru is developing its own dedicated EV platform with a new battery and motors, expected to debut around 2029. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Subaru reveals EV platform details
Subaru showed a test mule based on an Outback with two electric motors providing all-wheel drive and around 510 horsepower.
New battery with 4000 cells
The battery developed with Panasonic Energy uses 4000 cylindrical cells and is claimed to be 25 percent lighter than Subaru’s previous battery.
Motors 30% more efficient
The motors are 30 percent more efficient than industry average and rated at 201 horsepower front, 308 horses rear.
2029 platform timeline
Subaru says some technologies will reach customers starting in 2029, with the full platform expected around 2029.
Safety improvements
The platform includes front section reworked to absorb crash energy and a rotating front motor to soften impacts.
Subaru's EV strategy
Subaru aims to create its own EV technology to preserve identity after relying on Toyota for powertrain development.
The essence
Subaru is developing its own dedicated EV platform with a new battery and motors, expected to debut around 2029.
