2026 Subaru Uncharted revealed as brand's third EV

Subaru’s North American arm has officially unveiled the brand’s third electric vehicle (EV), which takes the form of a small SUV with a name borrowed from a popular video game series.

The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an “all-new, all-electric compact crossover” that bears a striking resemblance to the recently revealed electric Toyota C-HR+, all but confirming that, like Subaru’s first two EVs, this is yet another Toyota twin.

Indeed, the Subaru Solterra is a twin of the Toyota bZ4X, while the Trailseeker revealed in April is a restyled Toyota bZ4X Touring. The Uncharted features a design that resembles the facelifted Solterra, including a smooth, grille-less front and slimmer wheel-arch cladding.

It’ll go on sale in the United States in “early 2026”, likely alongside the Trailseeker, with pricing and full specifications still under wraps. Neither model has been confirmed for Australia, and Subaru Australia didn’t respond to a request for comment before publication.

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Subaru says the Uncharted will be available in three trim levels in the United States: Premium, Sport, and GT.

All use a 74.7kWh lithium-ion battery.

Unusually for the Japanese brand, the Premium trim level will only be offered with front-wheel drive and in “limited numbers”. This marks the first time Subaru will offer a front-wheel drive model in the US for a couple of decades, though it has offered FWD models since in Japan.

The Premium will be available at a “lower price point” and offer a claimed range of more than 300 miles (482km) on an unspecified test cycle – likely the US EPA cycle – while producing 165kW of power.

For context, the C-HR+ is available with two front-wheel drive setups; however, the Uncharted seems to align best with the FWD long-range C-HR+, which has the same power figure but a tentative claimed WLTP range of 600km from a 77kWh battery. The Toyota can do the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 7.4 seconds.

The Uncharted’s Sport and GT trims feature dual-motor all-wheel drive and produce up to 252kW, with a claimed 0-60mph (0-96km/h) time of “less than five seconds” and a maximum range of “up to 290 miles” (466km).

Subaru claims the EV will be able to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in “nearly 30 minutes” with 150kW DC fast charging, while it’s also equipped with an 11kW onboard AC charger.

It’s claimed to be “nearly seven inches” shorter than the Solterra, and it’s likely to share exterior dimensions with the C-HR+, which measures 4520mm long, 1870mm wide, and 1595mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. This is 55mm shorter and 25mm wider than the outgoing Mazda CX-5.

Inside, the Uncharted is fitted with a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone mirroring. This unit is identical to that found in many Toyota and Lexus products, though there are dual wireless smartphone chargers on the centre console.

Additionally, all variants of the Uncharted are fitted with an “All-Weather Package”, which includes heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, a wiper de-icer, a powered tailgate, and interior ambient lighting.

Sport trims add X-Mode with two off-road modes, a heated steering wheel, water-repellent upholstery, and a surround-view camera, while the GT gets a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.

Standard across the range is Subaru’s EyeSight safety technology, with autonomous emergency braking, front cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

Exterior items include 18- or 20-inch wheels, depending on the trim level, while the GT gains two-tone paint and black badging. Rear leg room is said to be “comparable to that of the Subaru Crosstrek“, which shares the same compact body as the Impreza.

Subaru announced plans in 2023 to offer four electric SUVs by 2026, with another four EVs due by 2028. This is ahead of EVs accounting for 50 percent – or 600,000 units – of its global sales volume per year by 2030.

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