Subaru Uncharted vs Hyundai ELEXIO

The Subaru Uncharted starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai ELEXIO opens at $59,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,989 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Subaru Uncharted and Hyundai ELEXIO hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Subaru Uncharted and 9 in the Hyundai ELEXIO. The Subaru Uncharted adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai ELEXIO misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Subaru Uncharted features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai ELEXIO gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Uncharted stands out with V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai ELEXIO. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Uncharted gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai ELEXIO offers leather.

The Subaru Uncharted uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 252kW and 438Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 seconds.

The Hyundai ELEXIO responds with a Electric Motor making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted) vs 88.1kWh (Hyundai ELEXIO), giving WLTP ranges of 522km and 700km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Uncharted) vs 150kW (Hyundai ELEXIO).

The Subaru Uncharted measures 4,535mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 80mm shorter than the Hyundai ELEXIO at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 403L in the Subaru Uncharted and 506L in the Hyundai ELEXIO, giving the Hyundai ELEXIO a 103L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Subaru Uncharted) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai ELEXIO). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Subaru Uncharted)—.