2026 Subaru Uncharted: Brand's Cheapest EV Lands From $59,990

Subaru has confirmed local pricing for the Uncharted, and it lands as the brand's cheapest electric car yet. The small electric SUV opens at $59,990 before on-road costs in a single, well-loaded dual-motor all-wheel drive spec. Subaru calls it a Sport Electric Vehicle, and it slots in below the bigger Solterra and the new Trailseeker wagon as the entry point to Subaru's EV range. Order books are open now, with first deliveries due around the middle of 2026.

Pricing

Subaru is keeping things simple. There is only one variant, and it arrives loaded rather than stripped back. That puts it above small electric SUVs like the Suzuki e Vitara, but the Uncharted counters with more power, all-wheel drive as standard and a longer driving range.

Powertrain and Range

The Uncharted runs a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup with a combined output of 255kW. The front e-motor makes 167kW and 268Nm, while the rear adds 88kW and 169Nm. Subaru claims a 0 to 100km/h sprint of about 5.0 seconds, which makes this comfortably the quickest electric Subaru on sale.

The 74.7kWh CATL battery is good for up to 522km on the WLTP cycle, with energy use rated at 16.0kWh/100km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW for a claimed 0 to 80 per cent top-up in around 30 minutes. Vehicle to Load is standard through a 220V/1500W outlet, so you can run camp gear or charge small devices straight from the car. If you are new to EV charging, our charging guide walks through the basics.

Size and Practicality

The five-seat Uncharted measures 4535mm long, 1870mm wide and 1625mm tall, which makes it a genuinely small SUV. Boot space is a modest 403 litres with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats up. It is closer in size to a compact crossover than the mid-size Solterra, so think of it as the urban-friendly option in the range.

Equipment

Because there is only one grade, you get the lot. Standard kit includes a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 7.0-inch driver's display, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a dual wireless charging pad, a 360-degree camera, leather upholstery and multi-colour ambient lighting.

True to the badge, Subaru fits off-road hardware too. The Uncharted gets dual-mode X-Mode with Grip Control, Downhill Assist Control and a Multi-Terrain Monitor, so it should handle a dirt road or a wet boat ramp better than most small electric SUVs.

Safety

The Uncharted has not yet been rated by ANCAP, so it is currently unrated. It does arrive with a broad suite of standard driver-assist tech, and the 360-degree camera helps with tight parking. We will update this story if and when an ANCAP result lands.

How It Compares

At $59,990 before on-roads the Uncharted is pricier than the front-drive Suzuki e Vitara, but it answers with standard all-wheel drive, 255kW and a 522km range that betters most rivals in the class. Against its own showroom, it undercuts the larger Solterra and Trailseeker while keeping Subaru's trademark AWD grip and a dose of light off-road ability.

Warranty and Servicing

Subaru covers the Uncharted with its five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, while the high-voltage battery gets an eight-year/160,000km term. For how that stacks up against the field, see our warranty comparison.

Our Take

The Uncharted is the most accessible way into a Subaru EV, and the single high-spec approach means buyers do not have to chase options to get the good stuff. A 522km range, 255kW dual-motor AWD and proper X-Mode off-road modes give it a clear identity in a class full of front-drive city cars.

The missing piece is an ANCAP rating, and the 403-litre boot is on the small side if you regularly load up. But for a compact, quick, all-wheel drive EV with Subaru's usual go-anywhere streak, the $59,990 starting price reads as fair value.

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