# Subaru announces an electric SUV and plans a 100% electric range in Europe

> Subaru has announced in the United States an upcoming electric SUV described as powerful, intended to expand its battery-electric vehicle lineup. Separately, the brand plans to replace its boxer powertrains in Europe with a fully electric range starting in 2028, ending a historic architecture in that market. The sub-events thus distinguish the announcement of a model in the United States from a European transition strategy, while coverage extends to Spain and Vietnam without specific details in the provided elements.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Subaru, in 3 countries (Allemagne, Japon, États-Unis), followed from 31 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 9 articles from 8 sources (electric and batteries); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 09:19.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Electric and batteries
- Countries: Allemagne, Japon, États-Unis
- Brands: Subaru
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 10:54
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 09:19
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/117-subaru-announces-an-electric-suv-and-plans-a-100-electric-range-in-europe

## National stories (3)

- United States — 1 country-specific event, 1 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Vietnam — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Sources by country and language

- Spain: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- Vietnam: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- France: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Japan: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- United States: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Spanish (4), English (2), Japanese (2), French (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Subaru announces upcoming powerful electric SUV](https://mecapress.com/events/168-subaru-announces-upcoming-powerful-electric-suv.md)

Subaru is preparing a new electric SUV described as powerful, which will expand its battery-electric vehicle lineup.

1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis

### 31 October 2026 — [Subaru will abandon the boxer engine in Europe in favor of a 100% electric range in 2028](https://mecapress.com/events/350-subaru-will-abandon-the-boxer-engine-in-europe-in-favor-of-a-100-electric-range.md)

Subaru plans to replace its boxer powertrains in Europe with a fully electric range starting in 2028. This shift marks the end of a historic architecture for the brand in the European market.

7 sources, 8 articles · Europe — Japon, Allemagne

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