Subaru is hitting the EV market hard these days. After entering the EV market a few years ago with the Solterra, Subaru has introduced two more EVs this year. We looked at one of them a few months ago, the Trailseeker, which is their largest EV. Now we have gotten a hold of their smallest EV, the Uncharted, to see how it rounds up the Subaru EV lineup.
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an all-electric subcompact crossover SUV. And like their other EVs, it is jointly developed with Toyota. One can say it is Subaru's version of the Toyota C-HR. It terms of size, the Uncharted is about 7 inches shorter than Solterra, which makes it more nibble to drive although at the cost of rear seat space and cargo capacity. In an uncharacteristic move, the Uncharted breaks away from the traditional Subaru utilitarian look by featuring a fastback SUV design defined by a its distinctive 6-pod LED headlights, raked roofline, blistered door contours, and a subtle rear spoiler.
Except for the BRZ, Subaru's lightweight sports car, every Subaru model comes standard with all-wheel drive - except the Uncharted. Breaking the mold, the entry level Uncharted is front-wheel drive.
The Uncharted is available in three trim levels: Premium, Sport and GT. The base Premium features a single motor sending 221 horsepower to the front wheels. It features plenty of amenities such as a power liftgate, heated front seats, power driver's seat, a 14-inch touchscreen and dual wireless charging pads. The Sport and GT models produce 338 horsepower and feature all-wheel drive, achieved through two electric motors — one at the front and one at the rear. The Sport gets roof rails, a power passenger seat, a heated steering wheel and a 360-degree camera, while the top-of-the-line GT adds 20-inch wheels, a panoramic roof and heated rear seats.
When I tested the Solterra, I claimed it to be the quickest Subaru model sold in the U.S, needing just 4.4 seconds to hit 60 mph. Looks like that claim was short lived. The tester, an Uncharted Sport, needs just 3.3 seconds to hit 60 mph. It is definitely quick.
Inside, the Uncharted's cabin is very similar to that of the Solterra and Trailseeker, with the same design, layout, and materials. The Uncharted uses a rectangular steering wheel, and behind it, there is a high-mounted digital gauge cluster. Dominating the center part of the dash is a big touchscreen for the infotainment system and a raised center console that houses the rotary shift knob. The steep windshield and large side glass give the cabin an airy feel.
On the road, the Uncharted provides a comfortable, smooth ride that shouldn't upset anyone. The all-wheel drive models (the Sport and GT) are equipped with an X-Mode setting, which helps navigate uneven terrain by independently modulating the power distributed to each wheel, however the Uncharted isn't intended to be a true off-roader.
Pricing for the Uncharted starts at $36,445, making it one of the cheapest EVs you can get. The tester has an MSRP of $41,720, which I find to be very reasonable.
With the Uncharted, Subaru appears to have completed their EV lineup nicely. While it is not as off-roadable as other Subies, the Uncharted makes its presence by standing out in the Subaru crowd by being just a little different - yet still being a Subaru.