Subaru doesn’t have the deepest bench in relation to EVs. There’s the Solterra, now in its third mannequin 12 months, and the upcoming Trailseeker, which guarantees to be the Outback to the Solterra’s Impreza when it comes out in 2026.
Now we will add a brand new member to the lineup. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an electrical crossover SUV that just like the Solterra and Trailseeker is constructed on Toyota’s E-TNGA platform. When it comes out subsequent 12 months, the Uncharted can have greater than 300 miles of estimated vary, 338 horsepower, and a sporty fashion befitting one among America’s favourite outside automotive manufacturers.
With Uncharted, Subaru lastly looks as if it’s prepared to select up the tempo on electrification. Subaru and EVs all the time seem to be a great match — its clients are somewhat bit crunchy and luxuriate in darting up rugged trails in AWD autos — so it’s somewhat complicated that the model has taken so lengthy to return round to the know-how. However with a heavy raise by Toyota, Subaru is making good on misplaced time.
That stated, Subaru is sticking to a reasonably acquainted template with the Uncharted. The compact crossover can have twin motors for AWD, 338 horsepower, and a 0–60mph acceleration time underneath 5 seconds on the Sport and GT trims. All that on prime of Subaru’s finely tuned suspension for extra refined dealing with.
How does the Uncharted stack up towards Subaru’s flagship EV? It’s shorter than the Solterra by almost 7 inches however gives extra cargo capability, with over 25 cubic toes of cargo area behind the second row (the Solterra solely has 23.8 cubic toes of cargo, or 63.5 cubic toes with the second row folded flat).
The 74.7kWh battery will present an estimated 290 miles of vary on Sport and GT trims with AWD, and over 300 miles on the front-wheel drive model, which comes with 228 horsepower and a cheaper price level. The Uncharted will include a typical NACS charging port for entry to Tesla Supercharger stations. Subaru claims 10–80 p.c charging in underneath half-hour, due to battery preconditioning options. Although charging at Tesla’s V3 Superchargers and better will most likely be somewhat bit slower than anticipated, because the Uncharted solely helps charging speeds of as much as 150kW.
Inside, the 14-inch infotainment display helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connections. The middle console options twin wi-fi charging pads that come commonplace on all trims. And though local weather features seem on the middle touchscreen, there are a fair proportion of bodily buttons, particularly across the center-mounted gear shifter.
In look, the Uncharted seems to be much like the not too long ago revealed Toyota C-HR. Given their shared tech and structure, it’s possible that the Uncharted is principally a cousin to the C-HR. (A Subaru spokesperson didn’t reply to questions in regards to the shared platform.)
Subaru nonetheless distinguishes itself, due to its iconic badging and status amongst a sure phase of nature-seeking city and suburban dwellers. The Solterra has been a shock hit for the Japanese automaker, promoting 3,131 items within the first quarter of 2025 in comparison with 1,147 in Q1 final 12 months. That’s a 173 p.c enhance 12 months over 12 months.
Subaru is definitely relying on 2026 being a breakout 12 months for its nascent EV enterprise. However with federal incentives evaporating and tariffs conspiring to jack up costs, the corporate must push further arduous if it hopes to maintain up the momentum.
