2026 Subaru Uncharted Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$34,995 to $43,795

Original MSRP

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Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • Cramped back seat

  • Not much cargo space

7
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Look & feel
7/10
Technology
7/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
7/10
Form & function
6/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
Photo by Matt Smith. 2026 Subaru Uncharted front quarter view.

It’s not the fastest, but the 2026 Uncharted is Subaru’s most fun EV.

The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is the smallest and most affordable of Subaru’s three-vehicle EV lineup, slotting beneath the Trailseeker and Solterra with a Crosstrek-sized footprint and a starting price of $36,445 (including destination). Available in front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations with up to 338 horsepower, the Uncharted prioritizes driving engagement over outright practicality, and it largely delivers.

Verdict: The Uncharted is the Subaru EV you buy because you want to enjoy the drive, not because you need the most practical option. The Sport trim at $41,245 is the sweet spot, pairing AWD and 338 hp with a well-equipped cabin at a competitive price.

7/10

The Uncharted is the compact, city-friendly entry in Subaru's EV lineup. Where the Trailseeker channels electric Outback energy with roof rails and body cladding, the Uncharted goes for something sleeker: a fastback silhouette with a split roof spoiler, body-color door handles, and an active grille shutter. At 177.8 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase, it's nearly 7 inches shorter than the Solterra and a full 13 inches shorter than the Trailseeker, but it doesn't feel small in person.

The front end is dominated by a large illuminated six-star Subaru badge. The GT trim we tested wore 20-inch alloy wheels with a gunmetal finish and Coastal Wolf Gray Metallic paint, in our case—a two-tone paint job with a black roof over select colors is available. All told, the Uncharted has a sharp, put-together look. The 18-inch wheels on the Premium and Sport are less visually exciting, hidden under full gloss-black covers. Five exterior colors are available, though only the GT trim level gets the two-tone roof option ($970 for the premium paint and two-tone combination, or $475 for a premium paint color alone).

Around back, wide-spaced SUBARU lettering stretches across the rear gate with Uncharted badging on the left and an AWD badge on the right (on Sport and GT models). The door-mounted rear handles are a design touch you don't see often, and they contribute to the clean side profile. The sloping roofline also looks great, though as we'll get to later, it does come at a cost to rear headroom and cargo space.

Inside, the cabin is well-assembled, if a bit more practical than luxurious. Soft-touch materials cover the upper door cards and the top of the dashboard, while harder plastics appear lower down on the doors and center console. A bronze-orange trim strip runs the full width of the dashboard on Sport and GT models, adding some visual spark to the interior. The StarTex synthetic upholstery on Sport and GT trims strikes a good balance between soft and supportive, while the base Premium is fitted with cloth seats. The large center console opens from both the left and right sides, and a lower storage bin is lined with carpet to keep loose items from rattling around. The door pockets, however, are hard plastic with no lining, so expect your sunglasses to announce every bump in the road.

The squared-off steering wheel is a quirky Subaru signature shared with the Trailseeker. It's there for a functional reason: the flat top keeps sightlines clear to the driver information display, which sits atop the dash rather than under a traditional hood. You get used to it quickly, and it adds to the Uncharted's slightly unconventional personality.

In total, the Uncharted definitely doesn't feel luxurious, but it feels well-built and well thought-out. For a compact EV at this price, that's the right target.

Matt Smith
Published Feb 26, 2026 by Matt Smith
Matt believes you don't have to be a "car person" to love your car—you just need the right match. The right vehicle opens up your life, whether that's weekend drives, remote adventures, or simply making daily routines less of a grind. As Head of Content for CarGurus, US, he creates and oversees the site's written and video content, helping people find their ideal car. Matt has been working on the journalism side of the auto industry since 2014.

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2026 Subaru Uncharted Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.5 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: satin chrome · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: liftgate · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 13.80

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 74.7 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 221 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 165 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 7 hours

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: Subaru Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 14 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: EV battery charging control · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic front side · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.5 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: satin chrome · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 13.80

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 74.7 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 338 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 252 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 7 hours

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Subaru Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 14 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 576 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.5 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: satin chrome · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rearview mirror: camera-based · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 13.80

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 74.7 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 338 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 252 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 7 hours

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: Subaru Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 14 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: front · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: perforated

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

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