Every 2025 Solterra trim includes S-Pedal Drive, which increases regenerative deceleration when the accelerator is released.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The official 2025 Solterra comparison sheet lists S-Pedal Drive as standard on all four electric trims.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 Solterra Premium, 2025 Solterra Limited, 2025 Solterra Touring, 2025 Solterra Touring Onyx Edition
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Published availability and qualifications
The official 2025 Solterra comparison sheet lists S-Pedal Drive as standard on all four 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 Solterra, select D, and make sure X-MODE is off.
- 02
Press the S-Pedal Drive switch on the center console or use the paddle switches to activate the function.
- 03
Confirm the S-Pedal Drive indicator appears.
- 04
Ease off the accelerator gradually to command stronger regenerative deceleration.
- 05
Use the brake pedal to complete every stop.
Important limits
- S-Pedal Drive does not bring the vehicle to a complete stop; the brake pedal is still required.
- It cannot be used while X-MODE is active.
- A nearly full, very hot or very cold traction battery can limit availability and regenerative braking.
Quick checks.
- ✓If S-Pedal Drive will not activate, turn X-MODE off and check for a battery-temperature or charge limitation message.
- ✓If deceleration feels weaker than expected, use the brake pedal and review the traction-battery conditions.
- ✓If the indicator is absent, press the center-console switch again while driving conditions permit.
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2025 Subaru Solterra Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: Operating the Electric Vehicle — S-Pedal Drive, page 60. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official specs2025 Subaru Solterra Compare Specs ↗
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