The Subaru Uncharted Is The Electric Crosstrek You Asked For, With A Big Asterisk

"It's the electric Crosstrek I've wanted for years, with solid dynamics, solid range, and a solid price. But Subaru and Toyota—which actually builds the Uncharted—are still stubbornly resisting EV-specific features, making this yet another electric option with an asterisk attached. And with a hefty price for its segment, it's not the slam-dunk value I was expecting."

"The Uncharted sits at a weird spot in the EV landscape. It is based on the same platform as the Solterra and new Trailseeker, but in a tidier footprint that almost directly mirrors the gas hybrid Crosstrek. That makes it a bit smaller than cars like the Chevy Equinox EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5, but its available 338-horsepower all-wheel-drive powertrain puts it a cut above other subcompact EVs."

"If you know Subaru buyers, you know why they want EVs. The company targets the exact sort of young, outdoorsy, practical buyers who favor efficiency and capability over speed and excess. And for 2026, the company is finally taking those demands seriously, with an updated Solterra, a new Outback-esque Trailseeker, and this, the Uncharted."

The 2026 Subaru Uncharted targets the brand's core demographic of young, practical, outdoorsy buyers seeking efficiency and capability. Built on the same platform as the Solterra and Trailseeker, the Uncharted occupies a unique market position between subcompact and compact EVs. It offers two powertrain options: a 221-horsepower front-wheel-drive base model and a 338-horsepower all-wheel-drive variant. The vehicle starts at $36,445 with a 74.7 kWh battery and 28-minute 10%-80% charge time. However, despite meeting buyer expectations for solid dynamics and range, Subaru and Toyota resist implementing EV-specific features, limiting its appeal. The pricing remains relatively high for its segment, reducing its value proposition compared to competitors like the Chevy Equinox EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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