2026 Subaru Uncharted: New Sub-Compact CUV Adds to the EV Lineup

Loyal Subaru customers only reluctantly leave the family when looking for a new car. One of the reasons they were looking elsewhere in recent years was that Subaru was late to offer anything with electrification. Things are changing at the Japanese automaker – in a big way.

Subaru unveiled the 2026 Uncharted at a live event in New York City, attended by members of the automotive media. The all-new sub-compact 2026 Uncharted CUV becomes the third all-electric model in the Subaru line-up, joining the new 2026 Trail Seeker SUV and the significantly refreshed and upgraded 2026 Solterra SUV that was first released in 2023. These EVs join the gasoline/electric hybrid versions of Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek. In two years, Subaru has gone from no models with electrification to having five by mid-2026.

The 2026 Uncharted EV offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options, making it ideal for city dwellers and those who are a bit more adventurous, wanting to do some light off-roading. The Uncharted should sit well with Subaru owners, giving them yet another option to stay in the family.

95Octane will get behind the wheel of the 2026 Uncharted sometime late in 2025 or early 2026, just before it is in dealers. We will write a full review of its features, performance, ride comfort, and pricing. Until then, this is some of what we know so far.

2026 Subaru Uncharted

Trims

• Premium
• Sport
• GT

 Powertrain: All Trims

• 74.7 kWh battery

• Performance: Premium Trim
  • Front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • 221 horsepower
  • 300 miles of all-electric range

• Performance: Sport and GT
  • All-wheel drive (AWD)
  • Dual electric motors: One front and rear
  • 338 horsepower
  • 290 AER miles
  • 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds

Charging: All Trims

• The standard NACS (North American Charging Standard) charge port means the Uncharted can charge at more than 15,000 public Tesla Superchargers at up to 150 kW
• A CCS (Combined Charging System) adapter is available for use at more than 65,000 public charging stations with more than 177,000 charging outlets
• Level 1 (120V common household outlet) estimate of 50 hours (11 kW onboard charger)
• Level 2 (240V) estimate 10% to 80% in about 9 hours (11 kW onboard charger)
• DC Fast charging will go from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes
• A battery preconditioning system, as cold and hot weather extremes can affect charging times and driving range

Handling and Suspension

• Symmetrical All-wheel drive
• Tires with alloy wheels
• Premium: 18-inch
• Sport and GT: 20-inch

Exterior

• All-new design
• Weather-resistant LED headlights
• Illuminated six-start Subaru logo
• Wrap-around LED taillights
• Low-profile roof rails (Sport and GT trims)
• Power liftgate
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Heated mirrors
• Two-toned roof: Option on the GT trim

Interior

• Seats five adults
• Dual wireless phone chargers in front
• Push button start/stop
• Steering wheel controls for audio and cruise control
• Power windows
• Panoramic moonroof with motorized shade: GT trim
• Automatic climate system
• 14-inch horizontal, high-resolution color touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Harmon Kardon sound system
• Bluetooth for hands-free phone and audio streaming
• Rear vision camera
• Two USB-C charge ports in rear

Seats

• StarTex water-repellant upholstery: Sport and GT trims
• Orange interior accents
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Ambient lighting
• Heated outboard rear seats: GT trim

Safety

• EyeSight driver assist technology
• Pre-collision braking
• Front cross-traffic alert
• Blind spot monitors
• Lane departure alert
• Emergency stop assist
• Advanced adaptive cruise control
• Traffic jam assist
• Lane change assist
• Panoramic view monitor

On-Sale Date and Pricing

• Pricing for the Subaru Uncharted will be announced shortly before arriving in dealers in early 2026

Closing Thoughts: 2026 Subaru Uncharted

With a little help from its partner Toyota (the Uncharted is related to the just-introduced CH-R EV), Subaru is on track to offer a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric in most of the models in its lineup, giving Subaru customers a selection of low- or no-emissions cars.

This is “Game On!” thinking when it comes to broadening their electrification line-up. As we said, things are changing at Subaru in a big way.

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About the Author

John Faulkner is the Road Test Editor and Senior writer at Clean Fleet Report, where they give readers the information needed to move to cars, SUVs, and trucks with the best fuel economy and efficiency. This includes those propelled by electricity, plug-in hybrids, hybrids, hydrogen-electric fuel cells, and advanced diesel and gasoline engines.

John has more than 30 years’ experience in branding, launching, and marketing automobiles. He has worked with General Motors (all Divisions), Chrysler (Dodge, Jeep, Eagle), Ford and Lincoln-Mercury, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota on consumer events and sales training programs. He is a journalist member of the Motor Press Guild and Western Automotive Journalists.