Subaru is killing off gas cars and will only sell EVs in Europe

Subaru will stop selling internal-combustion vehicles in Europe by the end of 2027, a move driven by the EU's tightening emissions and driver-assistance requirements. The Outback will be discontinued at year-end, while the Impreza, Crosstrek and Forester - each using Subaru's mild-hybrid 2.0L boxer - are slated to follow through 2027. From 2028 Subaru's European lineup will consist solely of three battery-electric crossovers: the Solterra, the E-Outback and the Uncharted, all developed in partnership with Toyota and closely related to the bZ4X family and the C‑HR+. Subaru says it may consider full hybrids for Europe in future but has no formal plans; the change applies only to Europe, while the U.S. market will continue to offer 2.5L hybrid boxer versions of the Crosstrek and Forester and will add the three-row Getway (a rebadged Toyota Highlander BEV).

Separately, Subaru showcased its first in-house EV technologies: a dedicated electric platform, new battery and motor designs, and an integrated control unit that enables over-the-air updates, with rollout beginning around 2029. A disguised Outback test mule demonstrated a new AWD electric powertrain producing a combined 509 hp (380 kW), claiming a lighter, more efficient layout and 0-100 km/h acceleration under four seconds. The move reflects regulatory pressure and a broader transition from Toyota-dependent EV models toward Subaru’s own next-generation electrified architecture.