An electric Subaru BRZ? Don’t rule out an EV version just yet
Subaru is considering an electric version of the BRZ sports car, which may return in its third generation. After discontinuing the BRZ in Europe in 2020, Subaru aims to capture a share of the sports car market with an EV model. David Dello Stritto, Subaru’s European head, stated that "our options are open," while Inoue Masahiko, Subaru’s global EV product boss, confirmed that an electric BRZ is under consideration, with collaboration from Toyota.
The Subaru BRZ may live on as an EV after all. Subaru wants its share of the sports car market, and an electric BRZ could hit the sweet spot.
Is Subaru launching an electric BRZ?
Subaru discontinued the BRZ in Europe in 2020 after the first generation. Although its twin, the Toyota GR86, was sold until the 2024 model year, the BRZ was released as a US-only model.
In its third generation, it could return as an EV. Speaking with Autocar, Subaru’s European head, David Dello Stritto, said, “Our options are open,” hinting that the BRZ could make a comeback in electric form.
Subaru’s global EV product boss, Inoue Masahiko, confirmed an electric version of the sports car “was under consideration.” He added that Subaru has extensively looked into an EV version of the BRZ with its partner, Toyota.
