【ソルテラ】新潟⇒静岡往復！2泊3日の長距離EV旅で分かった「充電と電費」の現実

■Please subscribe to our channel↓↓ https://www.youtube.com/@solterra-lab... We took a long-distance drive of over 1000km round trip from Niigata to Shizuoka (my wife's family home) in the new Solterra (2026 model)! This time, it was a 2-night, 3-day trip with my wife. We thoroughly tested the real-world fuel consumption on the highway and the behavior of fast charging from a Solterra owner's perspective at an electronics store in Niigata, going beyond the catalog values. How does the battery level change on a route crossing mountains of 1000m class? What is the speed at a 50kW class charger? We will also explain in detail how to utilize My Car Log and the driving performance unique to the new model. We hope this will be helpful for those who are worried about long-distance travel in an EV or those considering purchasing a Solterra. 📊 Points of this Verification Real-world energy consumption measurement over 1000km round trip from Niigata to Shizuoka How to use and pay for rapid charging (50kW/90kW) on expressways Changes in driving range when driving on mountain roads above 1000m altitude Nighttime visibility and comfort of the 2026 model (3-LED headlight specification) Usability of the new "My Car Connect" function after bug fixes 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Opening (Purpose of this trip) 00:26 Second 100% start since the first day with Solterra. Preparing for the trip from Niigata to Shizuoka 01:51 Departure. First test of lane change assist on the Kan-Etsu Expressway 04:01 After getting breakfast at Osumi PA, adjusting speed on uphill and downhill sections, driving with energy consumption in mind 04:45 Arrived at Myoko SA. First 10-minute test of 50kW charging. And the accuracy of the EV car navigation system is amazing. 08:31 Even on March 20th, there is snow in the mountains and it is cold, so a blanket is useful. 12:20 Trying the lane change assist again. 13:05 Talking about cruise control settings. 14:12 About the elements of Solterra that make driving less tiring. 15:39 About the 6kW standard charger at today's destination, Suruga Health Land. 16:28 A sharp curve where the lane change assist couldn't be used. 17:43 Thoughts on 50kW charging (about the battery preconditioning function). 18:19 When using the battery preconditioning function while using Android Auto. 19:43 People who are suited and not suited to EVs. 19:58 Winter highways and the current reality of EVs. 20:49 Talking about how viewers' comments have been a lifesaver (such as being able to use My Car Log). 21:28 My wife's favorite passenger-side sun visor. 22:05 Advantages and disadvantages of the panoramic moonroof. 23:26 A discussion about the fuel efficiency of EVs and gasoline cars, and future electricity costs. And the topic of the eMP price increase. 24:57 On steep downhill slopes on the highway, turning off cruise control and coasting improves electricity efficiency. 25:24 The reason why regenerative braking is now limited to MAX even on local roads. 26:13 The Solterra is amazing at automatically coasting down steep slopes. A characteristic of EVs. 27:40 On the stability of the Solterra's solid steering wheel. 28:17 On the error of EV car navigation systems. And realizing that a lap blanket is the best. 29:15 The reality that EV drivers can't miss PAs and SAs, and the importance of checking chargers in advance to ensure they're not malfunctioning. 30:27 At Azusagawa SA, there's a 90kW charger, but I wish it was clearer which is 50kW and which is 90kW. 31:14 Checking the interior from a Solterra owner's perspective! 34:34 Departing from Azusagawa SA. From here to Yatsugatake SA, I'll drive ignoring energy consumption. 35:33 Talk about Tesla and the future of autonomous driving. 37:43 Attempt to fast charge at Yatsugatake SA using 150kW, but it failed... 38:25 Talk about how the 100V switch at the back is difficult to use. 39:06 Charging at 150kW for 30 minutes only increased by 52% (normally it would increase by 70%). 41:18 Talk about an EV having an accident and catching fire. 43:45 After driving 103km from Yatsugatake, the battery has only decreased by 14% (average energy consumption 7.3km/kWh). 46:29 Summary of current fatigue level. 46:54 Arrived at my wife's parents' house. Driving 116km at 16% (average energy consumption 7.25km/kWh). Total energy consumption improved from 4.8 to 5.6km/kWh. 47:47 A fellow Soltera owner reported achieving 8km/kWh after driving 500km. 48:34 Checked into Suruga Health Land. 49:01 A story about my wife's parents' first experience with an EV and how the digital rearview mirror is difficult to see. 49:35 The last 6kW standard charging station at Suruga Health Land's Enechange was available. 49:49 Summary of the end of day 1 of our 2-day, 2-night trip from Niigata to Shizuoka. 🔋 About Soltera Research Institute An electrician residing in Niigata City shares the appeal of EVs, operational know-how, and travelogues through his first purchased EV, the Subaru Soltera. We value both the...