Every 2026 Solterra provides Normal, Power and ECO choices through the Drive Mode Select switch.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The official 2026 Solterra comparison sheet lists Driving Mode Select with ECO, Normal and Power modes as standard on all five electric trims.
- Retail trim / version
- 2026 Solterra Premium, 2026 Solterra Limited, 2026 Solterra Limited XT, 2026 Solterra Touring XT, 2026 Solterra Touring XT Leather
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Published availability and qualifications
The official 2026 Solterra comparison sheet lists Driving Mode Select with ECO, Normal and Power modes as standard on all five electric trims.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Start the EV system and confirm the Solterra is READY.
- 02
Press the Drive Mode Select switch to cycle through Normal, Power and ECO.
- 03
Use Normal for the standard balance of energy use, quietness and response.
- 04
Choose Power for a quicker accelerator response or ECO to moderate accelerator response for efficiency.
- 05
Confirm the Power or ECO indicator in the Multi-Information Display; no special indicator is required for the normal default.
Important limits
- Power mode increases accelerator response and can increase energy consumption.
- ECO mode moderates response but does not guarantee a particular range result.
- Choose modes only when traffic and road conditions allow safe attention to the controls.
Quick checks.
- ✓If no change is shown, press the switch once at a time and watch the Multi-Information Display.
- ✓If the vehicle is not READY, complete the normal EV start procedure before selecting a drive mode.
- ✓If a warning blocks mode selection, leave the vehicle in Normal and follow the warning guidance in the owner documentation.
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2026 Subaru Solterra Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: Operating the Electric Vehicle — Drive Mode Select, page 57. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official specs2026 Subaru Solterra Compare Specs ↗
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