Subaru’s EV portfolio is increasing, thanks partly to Toyota.
After a sluggish begin to electrical automobile adoption, Subaru is on a tear. The model’s first EV, Solterra, will get a big refresh for 2026, and the brand new 2026 Trailseeker EV was unveiled on the New York Auto Present in April. Now, Subaru is saying one other new EV: Uncharted. Whereas we don’t know every thing about this new compact EV, we do have some particulars.
2026 Subaru Uncharted
Right here’s what we all know concerning the 2026 Subaru Uncharted:
Greater than 300 miles of vary
The Subaru Solterra beforehand acquired dinged for its subpar 227 miles of vary when most shoppers clamor for no less than 300 miles. Chalk this as much as classes discovered, because the 2026 Uncharted will get greater than 300 miles of vary on its base front-wheel-drive mannequin. The precise quantity is TBD, however the purpose is to prime the candy spot and supply house to roam. The all-wheel-drive fashions will rise up to 290 miles of estimated vary.
Uncharted is supplied with a 74.7 kWh battery with a 150-kW max cost pace. It may go from 10-percent to 80-percent of a cost in about half-hour, and an onboard battery preconditioning system will assist present optimum charging circumstances in all types of climate conditions.
Tesla charging customary
Subaru, like just about each different automaker promoting EVs within the U.S., has adopted the North American Charging Customary (NACS) that was pioneered by Tesla. This implies the 2026 Uncharted will include a NACS port, with entry to greater than 15,000 Tesla Supercharger stations nationwide.
On the time of this writing, no info was out there about whether or not a CCS adapter can be out there for buy to additional open up the charging community. Nevertheless, every automobile will include an 11-kW onboard charger to all for at-home charging through 120- or 240-volt energy shops in a storage.
Customary Entrance-Wheel Drive + 221 Horsepower
For a model that prides itself on customary AWD, we discover it fascinating that the 2026 Uncharted comes customary with front-drive. Subaru was very clear, nevertheless, that front-drive is barely out there on the bottom Premium FWD mannequin and will likely be out there in restricted numbers. The uplevel Sport and GT trims will include Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-Mode.
The only-motor FWD fashions will ship 221 horsepower, whereas the dual-motor AWD fashions will ship 338 horsepower. In line with Subaru, this compact crossover targets the Hyundai Kona EV and Kia Niro EV, that are front-drive-only fashions with much less horsepower and much much less vary.
A rebadged Toyota C-HR?
Although Subaru didn’t carry it up, it’s apparent that the 2026 Uncharted goes to share elements with the upcoming Toyota C-HR EV – similar to the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X share elements. The 2 autos will share the same facet profile, battery pack, infotainment display, and vary. However Uncharted will get a Subaru-tuned suspension, X-Mode, and the proprietary Symmetrical AWD system. It additionally will get distinctive entrance and rear designs in addition to inside styling adjustments.
What we discover curious is that the C-HR will likely be AWD-only, but the Uncharted is the one providing a front-wheel-drive choice.
Sure, it has CarPlay, + numerous nice tech
Subaru hasn’t revealed so much about what’s powering the 2026 Uncharted infotainment system, however we do know it should get a normal 14-inch contact display (similar to the C-HR) in addition to wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If it takes a web page from Solterra’s playbook, it should doubtless make the most of Toyota’s infotainment as effectively. Up entrance, you’ll see twin wi-fi chargers, and also you’ll have two USB-C ports within the again for rear passengers.
As you’d count on from a Subaru, the EyeSight security suite will likely be customary, and it consists of options akin to pre-collision braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise management and lane hold help. You’ll additionally see customary options like heated entrance seats and ambient lighting. Obtainable tech features a 360-degree digicam show, visitors jam help, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof with a motorized shade, a rear digicam mirror, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.
Obtainable in early 2026
We don’t have precise particulars on availability and pricing. Subaru says it is going to be on sale in “early” 2026, which might imply anyplace from January to April. So far as pricing is anxious, since Uncharted is 7 inches shorter than the Solterra, we will take an informed guess that the pricing may even be much less. Base worth for the Solterra is at present $38,495. Contemplating that the 2026 Uncharted takes goal on the Kona EV and Niro EV – priced at $32,975 and $39,600, respectively – we will make an affordable assumption that pricing will begin beneath $35,000.
Extra particulars will doubtless be out there by the top of 2025, nearer to the precise launch of the automobile.
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