The Uncharted is new for 2026. It’s the third all-electric vehicle from Subaru and the brand’s first compact EV crossover. The Uncharted brings a competitive range, rugged looks, available all-wheel drive, and a surprisingly affordable starting price to the mainstream EV market.
Base Price: $43,795
As Tested: $46,215
Horsepower: 338
Mileage: 123 MPGe city / 101 MPGe highway / 112 MPGe combined
The Uncharted was developed with Toyota and shares much of its engineering with the Toyota C-HR EV, but it gets Subaru-specific styling and suspension tuning.
The 2026 Uncharted comes in three trims: Premium, Sport and GT. Starting prices are $34,995, $39,795, and $43,795, respectively. These prices undercut several larger and/or more luxurious EVs but are a bit higher than some entry-level hatchbacks.
Unlike most Subarus, the Uncharted doesn’t come standard with the brand’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system; rather, the base Premium trim comes standard with front-wheel drive, while the higher trims come standard with AWD but have less range.
The Premium trim is powered by a single electric motor that produces 221 horsepower. It’s only available with front-wheel drive, and, in fact, is Subaru’s first front-wheel drive model sold in the U.S. since 1998 when the FWD Impreza was last available. The Premium trim has the highest range of all Uncharted models at 308 miles.
The Sport trim has two electric motors, all-wheel drive, and Subaru’s X-Mode terrain management system with Snow, Dirt and Deep Snow, and Mud modes. Horsepower increases to 338, while the range decreases to 287 miles.
The top-of-the-line GT trim also has two electric motors, 338 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and 273 miles of range.
All 2026 Uncharted trims have a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, which means you can use Tesla Superchargers. And all Uncharted trims come with a high-capacity 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery. Subaru says the battery can charge from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes using a 150-kW DC fast charger. An 11-kW onboard charger comes standard for charging at home.
All trims come with 8.2-inches of ground clearance, making the Uncharted suitable for light-off-roading. Think ski trips, camping, unpaved gravel roads or maintained trails. It’s not meant to be a dedicated adventure vehicle.
The Uncharted handles well with agile and relatively athletic performance. Acceleration is brisk. AWD models can go from zero to 60 mph in less than five seconds, putting them in performance EV territory. Subaru also tuned the suspension specifically for the Uncharted to deliver a sportier feel than its Solterra EV. Steering is light and responsive. The Uncharted has a tight turning radius, similar to the Crosstrek, which makes it easy to drive in busy city traffic and navigate tight parking lots. The ride quality feels well balanced, although the ride has a firmer feel instead of cushy comfort. There are four settings for brake regeneration, using paddles on the back of the steering wheel. However, there’s no one-pedal driving, even at the highest setting.
Fuel economy is about average for a compact EV crossover.
- EPA estimates for the Premium trim are 140 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) city, 118 MPGe highway and 129 MPGe combined.
- The Sport trim is rated at 127 MPGe city, 106 MPGe highway and 117 MPGe combined.
- The GT gets 123 MPGe city, 101 MPGe highway and 112 MPGe combined.
In the cabin, the Uncharted looks modern but also functional, as you’d expect in a Subaru. Material quality is competitive for an affordable EV, especially in the two higher trims. The steering wheel has a square circle shape or “squircle.” Front passengers have good leg- and headroom. The second row isn’t as roomy. A couple of kids or shorter adults will be ok, but taller passengers may wish for more room.
The instrument cluster and large 14-inch touchscreen dominate the dash. There are two wireless charging pads and standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The infotainment system looks great with sharp graphics, and is user-friendly with logically arranged menus. Drawbacks are there’s no home button and while there are two large knobs for climate settings, most functions require you to go through the touchscreen.
Cargo space is decent. There are 20.8 cubic feet behind the second row, which expands to 23 cubes if you remove the cargo floor to access a hidden compartment. Subaru doesn’t provide the volume with the rear seats folded, but it probably approaches 60 cubic feet. A power liftgate is standard on all trims. Unlike many EVs, the Uncharted does not have a frunk (front trunk).
Here are the trims of the 2026 Subaru Uncharted.
Premium – MSRP $34,995. This is the value-focused trim and is one of the least expensive EVs offering more than 300 miles of range. The Premium trim also has the highest range of the three Uncharted trims at 308 miles, but has less power than the other two trims at 221 hp. It’s only available with one electric motor and front-wheel drive. Even though it’s the base model, it comes with a long list of standard features and tech. Subaru says the Premium trim is being produced in limited numbers so availability may be limited.
- Keyless entry
- Push-button start
- Digital key with SubaruConnect app
- Rearview camera
- Dual-zone climate control
- Cloth upholstery
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Six-speaker audio system
- Seven-inch LCD instrument cluster
- Infotainment system with 14-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto and apple CarPlay
- USB-C ports in the front and rear
- Two wireless device charging pads
- Wi-Fi capability
- Adjustable ambient lighting
- LED headlights with washers
- Rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers
- Automatic high beam headlights
- 18-inch wheels
- Power liftgate
Sport – MSRP $39,795. This trim is arguably the sweet spot in the lineup, offering a good blend of performance, capability and affordability. It adds a second electric motor and all-wheel drive. Power increases to 338 horsepower, but range decreases to 287 miles. Options include navigation and Subaru’s low-speed hands-free driving assist technology.
- Surround-view camera system
- Drive Mode Select
- Dual-function X-MODE
- Downhill assist control
- Grip control
- StarTex synthetic leather upholstery
- Driver’s seat memory settings
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Heated steering wheel
- Roof rails
GT – MSRP 43,795. This trim gets the two electric motors. Horsepower is the same as the Sport trim at 338, but the range decreases to 273 miles due to its standard 20-inch wheels. The GT trim is the most luxurious and well-equipped, but some buyers may find the reduced range tough to justify. An option is two-tone paint on some colors.
- Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Harman Kardon premium audio system
- Panoramic glass roof with power sunshade
- 20-inch wheels
Standard driver assistance technologies include
- Rearview camera
- Forward collision warning
- Forward and reverse automatic emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-centering assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Evasive-steering assist (helps steer the vehicle to avoid a crash)
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Front and rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit assist (prevents the vehicle doors from opening if another vehicle is approaching from behind)
- Driver-attention monitoring
Available driver assistance technologies include
- Surround-view camera system
- Multi-terrain monitor
- Rear-camera mirror
- Traffic-jam assist (controls braking, acceleration and steering at slow speeds)
- Low-speed hands-free driving assist
- Lane-change assist
The good:
Available with one or two electric motors
Suitable for light off-roading
Good value for the price
Unique looks
Available all-wheel drive
Peppy performance
Long list of standard and available features and tech
Modern infotainment system
Standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Tesla Supercharger access
The not-so-good:
No one-pedal driving
Reduced range on higher trims
Tight second row
Premium trim may be difficult to find
Pricing info:
My 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT test vehicle starts at $43,795. The premium two-tone paint is $970. The destination fee is $1,450, bringing the grand total to $46,215.
Bottom line:
The all-new 2026 Uncharted is Subaru’s best electric vehicle to date with its competitive pricing and range, peppy performance, Tesla Supercharger access, and many safety features. The two upper trims provide good all-weather capability with standard AWD. The Uncharted gives Subaru a real competitor among compact EVs and deserves consideration if you’re shopping for one.
