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Subaru Announces Second All-New EV Model
The new, smaller Subaru Uncharted joins new Trailseeker and updated Solterra for 2026

All 2026 Uncharted models feature a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, which unlocks access to more than 25,000 charging stations across the U.S.
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The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is available in five exterior colors: Coastal Wolf Gray Metallic, Habanero Orange Metallic, Cosmic White Pearl, Astro Black Mica, and Metropolis Gray.
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Subaru of America, Inc. announced its all-new EV, the Subaru Uncharted Sport and GT.
The new model has an estimated range of 300 miles on a single charge, 338 hp, a dual-motor drivetrain, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and X-MODE Dual-Mode SystemCharge that charges the battery from 10-80% in 28 minutes.
It supports 150 kW charging and includes a standard NACS port. It will be available nationwide early next year, starting at $34,995 MSRP.
This is the lowest entry price point across Subaru’s EV lineup.
Trim Specs
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted will be available in three trim levels: Premium FWD, Sport, and GT.
The Premium FWD model will be front-wheel-drive only with an estimated range of more than 300 miles and 221 horsepower.
Uncharted Sport and GT models are equipped with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE®, an estimated range of more than 285 miles, and 338 horsepower.
All trim levels will feature a high-capacity 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery with a preconditioning system that prepares it for optimal charging in cold-weather climates, supporting charging rates up to 150 kW.
An 11-kW onboard charger offers quick charging at home.
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is equipped with 8.2 inches of ground clearance, a 14-inch Subaru Multimedia System featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and distraction mitigation system.
It will also come standard with a suite of Subaru EyeSight driver-assistance technologies, a power rear gate, and an all-weather package.
Premium FWD
The Uncharted Premium FWD will offer an array of standard equipment and safety features, including:
EyeSight driver-assist technologies
Pre-Collision Braking
Front Cross Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Monitors
Lane Departure Alert
Emergency Stop Assist
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
And a distraction mitigation system
It will feature a front-wheel-drive powertrain delivering an estimated range of more than 300 miles and 221 horsepower, ride on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with gloss-black covers, and include a standard power rear liftgate.
Eco and Snow drive modes are standard, as is the All-Weather Package, which includes heated front seats, heated power exterior mirrors, and a windshield wiper de-icer.
It will also sport LED headlights with headlight washers.
Some convenience and comfort features include a digital key, customizable ambient interior lighting, dual wireless cell phone chargers, dual front and rear USB-C charging ports, 120-volt AC power outlet, cloth interior upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more.

The interior houses a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch LCD gauge cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, and more.
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Uncharted Sport
The 2026 Uncharted Sport includes all of the features mentioned for the Uncharted Premium FWD and adds an uprated powertrain and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE Dual-Mode System for $39,795 MSRP. It boasts 338 horsepower from dual electric motors located on the front and rear axles and more than 285 miles of manufacturer-estimated range.
A 360-degree surround-view monitor, Traffic Jam Assist, and Lane Change Assist are among the advanced safety features available in the Subaru Uncharted.
Driver's seat memory with voice-activated adjustment and an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat are among the convenience features included in the Uncharted Sport.

The Uncharted is Subaru’s first all-electric CUV.
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Uncharted GT
The Uncharted GT features unique styling and upgraded interior amenities, with a $43,795 MSRP.
It features a panoramic glass roof with a motorized sunshade, ventilated front seats, a Harman Kardon® speaker system, optional two-tone paint, 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels with gunmetal finish, heated rear outboard seats, and a digital rearview mirror with HomeLink.
The GT trim level delivers 338 horsepower from dual electric motors at the front and rear axles and more than 270 miles of manufacturer-estimated range.
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