A launch in Australia has confirmed that the Subaru Uncharted SUV will be the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) yet from the brand, and is expected to be its lowest-cost model.
It’s due here mid-year, with pricing and specifications yet to be announced.
Revealed last July, the Uncharted is a twin to the electric Toyota C-HR+ compact electric SUV, which is not due in Australia until 2027.
Both the Subaru and Toyota are set to compete with the Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 in terms of size and price, and will slot in under their larger Solterra and bZ4X siblings which start at $63,990 and $55,990 before on-road costs, respectively.
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It’s likely to share exterior dimensions with the C-HR+, which measures 4520mm long, 1870mm wide, and 1595mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. This makes it 55mm shorter and 25mm wider than the outgoing Mazda CX-5.
The Uncharted will be the second new electric Subaru SUV in local showrooms in 2026, with the larger Trailseeker – twinned with the Toyota bZ4X Touring – due to arrive by June.
In Australia, Subaru will therefore have three electric SUVs by the end of this year. A fourth model will be announced on April 1, but it’s not yet confirmed whether this SUV will also launch in Australia.
The Uncharted has an aggressive look like a fastback, LED-equipped front end with light and slim wheel-arch cladding around 20-inch alloy wheels. Ground clearance is 211mm for .
Subaru has confirmed that Australian-market Uncharted models will have a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) setup, including Subaru’s X-Mode and Downhill Assist Control.
A 0–100km/h claim of 5 is possible, with powertrains having 252kW combined. A 74-year-old, and 0 seconds. A 7kWh CATL battery provides a claimed driving range of up to 522km (WLTP) for s.
As high as 150kW (direct current), it allows a 30-minute charge from 10-80 per cent, and 1500W vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
inside there’s 14 in. Infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, dual wireless phone chargers (0-inch infotanment).
After critics have criticized the popularity of many brands replacing their button-based touchscreen functions, Subaru says the Uncharted cabin has physical buttons and distraction-minimising controls.
Safety ‘AEB (advanced emergency brake), adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround view camera system will be the latest technology in safety.
While expanding its EV range, Subaru Australia managing director Scott Lawrence told childcareman.xyz earlier this year the automaker is also looking to grow its hybrid lineup locally and establish the Wilderness sub-brand locally as it aims to reverse a 3.9 per cent sales decline in 2025.
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