EUSubaru is reported to be phasing out combustion-engine cars in Europe by the end of 2027, leaving an electric-only range from 2028. Electrek says Subaru Germany confirmed the plan to the German magazine Auto Motor und sport. We could not find a published statement from Subaru itself, so the timings below are as reported.
What goes and what stays
The Outback is reported to leave first: Electrek puts its discontinuation at the end of 2026, and the German outlet electrive also says 2026. The Impreza, Crosstrek and Forester follow in 2027. Electrek says all three use Subaru’s mild-hybrid 2.0-litre boxer engine.
From 2028 the European range is the Solterra, the Uncharted and the E-Outback. Electrek describes them as electric crossovers developed with Toyota and twins of the bZ4X, bZ4X Touring and C-HR+. The E-Outback is the European name of the Trailseeker, which Electrek lists among Subaru’s US electric models.
The stated reasons
Electrek says Subaru Germany attributed the decision to European Union emissions and driver-assistance regulations. Electrive gives the same two causes: strict EU fleet CO2 limits, and a growing list of mandatory driver-assistance and safety systems. Electrek adds that Subaru is not ruling out full hybrids for Europe at some point but has no official plans.
Europe only
The decision applies to Europe alone. In the US, Electrek notes, Subaru still sells the Crosstrek and Forester with a 2.5-litre full-hybrid boxer engine.
Subaru’s in-house EV technology
Subaru showed reporters its first in-house EV technology in October: a dedicated EV platform, new batteries and motors, and a control unit for over-the-air updates. A disguised Outback test car with all-wheel drive produced a combined 509 hp (380 kW), and Subaru says it reaches 100 km/h in under 4 seconds. Some of the technology begins rolling out around 2029, and Subaru gave no launch date, so it does not change the 2028 European range.
