# Subaru transition to electric vehicles in Europe

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/subaru-transition-to-electric-vehicles-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-11-01T00:58:42.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Subaru has announced plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles in the European market to comply with tightening European Union CO2 emission standards and rising costs associated with updating safety and driver assistance systems.

Initial reports indicated a plan to cease sales of new internal combustion engine vehicles by the end of 2027, focusing on electric alternatives such as the Solterra and E-Outback. However, subsequent updates specify a transition to an all-electric lineup by 2028. This process involves a staged withdrawal: the Outback is expected to be the first model to exit the European market before the end of 2026, followed by the discontinuation of the Impreza, Crosstrek, and Forester in 2027. While the company is redirecting development spending toward electric platforms, there are currently no plans for a global shift to all-electric models.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Subaru to phase out gasoline vehicles in Europe by 2028

Subaru will end sales of gasoline and hybrid vehicles in Europe by 2028, transitioning to an all-electric lineup due to strict EU emission and safety regulations.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/subaru-to-phase-out-gasoline-vehicles-in-europe-by-2028

### 2026-10-24: Subaru to phase out internal combustion engines in Europe by 2027

Subaru will stop selling internal combustion engine vehicles in Europe by late 2027, transitioning to an all-electric lineup to meet EU emission standards.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airfryer-related-product-updates-in-germany

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