Japan's Subaru to go EV-only in Europe by 2028

The automaker to phase out gasoline models as regulatory costs mount The Trailseeker is one of Subaru's EVs. In 2027, the Japanese automaker will wind down sales of gasoline-powered cars in Europe as existing stocks run dry. (Photo by Seiya Ota) TOKYO -- Subaru will exit gasoline-powered car sales in Europe and go EV-only as early as 2028, Nikkei has learned. It would be the first Japanese automaker to make such a move in a specific region.