is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State.
Subaru doesn’t have the deepest bench when it comes to EVs. There’s the Solterra, now in its third model year, and the upcoming Trailseeker, which promises to be the Outback to the Solterra’s Impreza when it comes out in 2026.
Now we can add a new member to the lineup. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an electric crossover SUV that like the Solterra and Trailseeker is built on Toyota’s E-TNGA platform. When it comes out next year, the Uncharted will have more than 300 miles of estimated range, 338 horsepower, and a sporty style befitting one of America’s favorite outdoor automotive brands.
With Uncharted, Subaru finally seems like it’s ready to pick up the pace on electrification. Subaru and EVs always seem like a good fit — its customers are a little bit crunchy and enjoy darting up rugged trails in AWD vehicles — so it’s a little confusing that the brand has taken so long to come around to the technology. But with a heavy lift by Toyota, Subaru is making good on lost time.
That said, Subaru is sticking to a pretty familiar template with the Uncharted. The compact crossover will have dual motors for AWD, 338 horsepower, and a 0–60mph acceleration time under 5 seconds on the Sport and GT trims. All that on top of Subaru’s finely tuned suspension for more refined handling.
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