- The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is a subcompact all-electric SUV
- It has greater than 300 miles of vary and as much as 338 horsepower
- It’s a twin to the upcoming Toyota C-HR
Subaru has gone from one to a few electrical autos (EVs) in a rush. Late yesterday, the corporate unveiled its third, a subcompact SUV with an off-roader’s spirit and a Toyota twin. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted will go on sale in early 2026.
The corporate hasn’t introduced pricing.
Product of a Rising Subaru/Toyota Partnership
- It’s now one among 4 Subarus with Toyota bones
The Uncharted will probably be one among 4 autos in Subaru dealerships which have near-clones at Toyota. Toyota owns a minority stake within the firm, and the 2 have co-developed a number of fashions. Every firm makes design and tuning tweaks to craft them barely totally different, however they’re in-built the identical manufacturing facility and use virtually completely widespread elements.
The gas-powered Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 have been twins since their debut for the 2012 mannequin yr.
Subaru’s first electrical automotive, the Solterra, is basically an identical to the Toyota bZ4X (to be renamed Toyota bZ for 2026).
The 2 firms not too long ago revealed a bigger automobile on the identical platform, to be offered because the Subaru Trailseeker and Toyota bZ Woodland.
The Uncharted shares most of its elements with the 2026 Toyota C-HR. We suspect even the identify is an engineer’s joke about that (“we Un-C-HR’d it”).
In case you’re not confused but, that one is a rebirth. Toyota offered a gas-powered C-HR from the 2018 to 2022 mannequin years, and is resurrecting the identify for an EV subsequent yr.
The Uncharted Offers You Selections the C-HR Doesn’t
- Subaru consumers could have a selection of front- or all-wheel drive (FWD or AWD)
- Toyota will promote solely the AWD model
Toyota’s model is available in only one type — one which’s unusually {powerful} for a subcompact SUV. Subaru will provide consumers a selection of two, together with a less-powerful model with longer vary.
Each the C-HR and the Uncharted will probably be supplied with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) powertrain making 338 horsepower. It has an estimated vary of 290 miles between expenses, and Subaru says this mannequin will make up the majority of gross sales.
However Subaru may even provide a second powertrain selection. A single-motor, front-wheel-drive (FWD) model will ship 221 hp (greater than sufficient for a automotive this dimension) and a variety of over 300 miles. Subaru guarantees “a lower cost level,” however says this mannequin “will probably be supplied in restricted numbers.”
So, if you would like one, you might must seek for a dealership that has one to supply.
It should cost by way of a Tesla-style NACS port. Subaru guarantees, “In chilly climate circumstances, the Uncharted can recharge its battery from 10% to 80% in practically half-hour because of an onboard battery preconditioning system.”
That velocity is feasible solely with a DC quick charger — the refrigerator-sized models discovered at some freeway relaxation stops. The Uncharted can settle for as much as 150 kW at a time, which is a decent determine, however some DC quick chargers can put out power sooner than it may possibly settle for it.
Muscular Search for Such a Small Automotive; Huge Display in a Easy Cabin
- Subaru has gone boxier with its gas-powered vehicles, however modern with EVs
The Uncharted doesn’t look precisely like its Toyota equal. Subaru designers have created distinctive entrance and rear fascias to set it barely aside.
Nevertheless, the C-HR’s trademark small rear doorways with high-mounted handles are the giveaway.
It’s, frankly, a handsome little automotive. It seems to be like a tensed muscle, with a profitable mix of curves and angles.
Current Subaru gas-powered designs have been boxier and extra suited to a Patagonia car parking zone. The 2026 Subaru Outlook even deserted its trademark wagon search for a extra typical SUV form. However the Uncharted seems to be sportier.
Inside, Subaru’s acquainted low-mounted, portrait-oriented touchscreen is nowhere to be discovered. As a substitute, a high-mounted 14-inch landscape-oriented display dominates the house. It’s a giant display for a subcompact cabin. With little room for buttons or dials, the display handles most cabin changes.
A squared-off steering wheel contributes to the sporty look. A copper accent down the horizontal heart of the sprint lends a contact of favor.
Customary gear contains twin wi-fi cellphone charging pads, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and twin USB-C chargers for rear seat passengers.
Subaru Now Has EV Twins for Its Finest-Promoting Fuel Vehicles
- Three fashions make up the majority of Subaru gross sales
- Every now has an electrical equal
The arrival of the Uncharted provides Subaru an EV lineup that matches a lot of its gas-powered lineup.
Three fashions – the Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek – make up a lot of the firm’s gross sales. Subaru has one of the vital loyal fan bases of any automaker. There are lots of people who purchase or lease one Forester or Outback after one other.
The corporate now has a solution to provide these consumers an EV equal to any of its huge three.
The Uncharted stands out as the most spectacular of the three. Greater than 300 hp is uncommon within the subcompact SUV class. Subaru guarantees a zero-to-60 mph time of lower than 5 seconds and “spectacular straight-line stability, dealing with, and grip on unfastened surfaces corresponding to gravel, grime, or snow by way of intensive chassis growth.”
That’s much more efficiency than Crosstrek consumers are used to, and would possibly even tempt some WRX followers to go electrical.
