Grip for Beach Road & Battery Point
Dual‑motor e‑AWD meters torque to each axle instantly. It feels secure over painted crosswalks downtown and the damp boardwalk approaches to Battery Point Trail.
Morning coffee on Main, a quick run to Portage Cove, and weekend miles up the Haines Highway into eagle country. Solterra fits Haines: quiet on Beach Road, confident on Mud Bay and Lutak, and ready for ferry days.
Short daily hops, big scenery. From Front Street to the Small Boat Harbor and out toward 23‑Mile, conditions flip fast—rain slicks, wind off Lutak Inlet, and winter glaze in the shade. Solterra stays planted and calm.
Dual‑motor e‑AWD meters torque to each axle instantly. It feels secure over painted crosswalks downtown and the damp boardwalk approaches to Battery Point Trail.
8.3" clearance, short overhangs, X‑MODE® and Grip Control help on the Portage Cove and Letnikof Cove ramps when it’s kelpy or icy.
Heated seats, available heated wheel, and durable StarTex® seating shrug off rain, snow, and wet gear after a Chilkoot Lake paddle.
Most days are town loops with a scenic detour. Charge at home overnight and skip the gas stop—again.
Power Mode for passes, Eco for long views. X‑MODE® helps on unpaved pullouts along the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
Electric torque is smooth and nearly silent—perfect for watching eagles along the river or easing through the harbor lots.
Haines is a home‑charger town. Most owners install a Level 2 (240V) wall unit and set it to fill overnight. Around town, public options are limited, with a community DC fast‑charge site in the works—so plan route stops and check an app before longer runs.
Local tip: Mount your charger under cover and pre‑heat while plugged in so you leave with warm glass and full power for the Haines Highway.
Headed to the ferry on Lutak after a storm? Grip Control lets you set a crawl speed on slick ramps. Climbing toward Haines Summit? Dual‑function X‑MODE® (Snow/Dirt or Deep Snow/Mud) helps keep you moving when traction is patchy.
Warm the cabin while plugged in to save battery for the drive. It’s an easy win on sub‑freezing mornings along the inlet.
Two electric motors (215 hp / 248–249 lb‑ft combined) balance power in milliseconds. That planted Subaru feel—made electric.
Standard Symmetrical e‑AWD, dual‑function X‑MODE®, EyeSight® Driver Assist
Convenience upgrades for Haines routines—harbor runs to highway miles
Top‑tier touches—great for road trips over the pass
Headlamp in the glove box, crab pot gloves in the hatch? You’ll get along with Solterra. It’s quiet around town, planted on the byway, and happy on washboard out toward Chilkat State Park.
Ferry or fly—swing through the auto mall for a drive. We’ll walk you through home charging, winter tips for the Haines Highway, and accessories that fit how you live—from roof cradles to cargo liners.