Subaru is dropping gas cars for EVs in Europe by the end of 2027

The decision came because of the EU's new emissions and driver-assistance rules.

By Steve Dent Oct. 21, 2026 5:14 am EST Subaru Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Subaru will halt the sale of gas-powered vehicles in favor of an all-electric lineup in Europe no later than 2027, the automaker confirmed to Auto Motor und sport. Though not a high-selling brand in the bloc by any means (with just 23,000 sales and a 0.2 percent market share last year), Subaru models like the Outback and WRX have cult followings among off-road and tuning aficionados. The loss of those and other ICE engine models using Subaru's famous "boxer" engines will thus carry some symbolic weight, at the least.