# Voltaic Minivans Subaru's Stella EV is Ready to Electrify All Critics By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-04 | Updated 2009-06-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltaic-mini-van-subarus-stella-ev-is-ready-to-electrify-all-critics References: [motorauthority](http://www.motorauthority.com/subaru-stella-electric-vehicle-goes-on-sale-in-japan.html) & [tradingmarkets](http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock) [Subaru](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailseeker-ev-suv) is ready to go with the release of their fully electric powered vehicle, Stella. Stella is a minivan-looking eco-car that runs on lithium-ion batteries that last about 55 miles at a maximum speed of 62 MPH (100km/h). It also can charge up to 80% of the battery in 15 minutes using a quick charging system. Full battery charging takes 5-8 hours (5 hours on 200v, 8 hours on 100v). The Stella [EV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapmotor-b10) will be on sale in July for ¥4,725,000 (around $40,000 USD) and Subaru plans to [limit sales to 170 units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-600e-abarth). Eco! Eco! Eco! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Minivans:** The trend of producing electric minivans is disrupting the automotive industry. - **Lithium-ion Batteries:** The advancement of lithium-ion batteries is creating new opportunities for eco-friendly transportation and energy storage. - **Quick Charging Technology:** The development of quick charging systems is revolutionizing the way electric vehicles are powered and disrupting the energy industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the trend of producing electric minivans. - **Battery Industry:** The advancement of lithium-ion batteries offers opportunities for growth and innovation in the battery industry. - **Energy Industry:** The development of quick charging technology is disrupting the energy industry and creating opportunities for new players to enter the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Haul Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-staria-electric.md) - [Rugged Adventure-Ready Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailseeker-ev-suv.md) - [Record-Setting Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-sti.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-2026-uncharted.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-volvo-ex30.md) - [Diminutive All-Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-suv.md) - [Eco Commerce-Ready Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar.md) - [High-End Electric Minivans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/em90.md)