The 2026 Subaru Uncharted Is An Unexpected EV Deal

The Uncharted will be Subaru's cheapest EV and a serious value when it goes on sale next year.

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By: Tim Levin

Dec 9, 2025 at 6:20pm ET

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Subaru unveiled pricing for the Uncharted, its new Crosstrek-sized electric crossover.
The Uncharted starts at $34,995 before destination fees, making it a surprisingly good EV deal.
It offers over 300 miles of range and up to 338 horsepower.

The launch of the middling Solterra a few years back has given Subaru a reputation as a non-serious competitor in the EV world. Now, it's officially got its game face on.

This year, Subaru upgraded the Solterra's lackluster specs (with the help of EV partner Toyota) and announced two follow-up models. Last week, we got the final specs of the Trailseeker, an Outback-shaped wagon. Now, we finally know more about its little brother.

2026 Subaru Uncharted

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On Tuesday, Subie unveiled surprisingly stellar pricing for its upcoming Crosstrek-sized EV: $34,995 before destination fees. Arriving at dealerships early next year, the Uncharted is a much-needed addition to an American EV market dominated by premium options. And it shows that U.S. EV adoption is bound to chug right along despite near-term hiccups.

The compact crossover will have over 300 miles of range in front-wheel-drive guise, Subaru says. Add all-wheel-drive and you're looking at a still-solid 285, per manufacturer estimates. The vehicle comes with a Tesla-style NACS charging port and 150-kilowatt charging capability (which is decent).

2026 Subaru Uncharted

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FWD models put out 221 horsepower, while AWD ones boast 338 hp, Subaru says, pointing out in its press release that that's more than the Hyundai Kona EV or Kia Niro EV. That brings us back to the competition. There have historically been very few long-range battery-electric options around that key mid-$30,000 price point.

The Hyundai starts at around $33,000 and offers just 200 miles of range in its base configuration. The entry-level Ford Mustang Mach-E and and Hyundai Ioniq 5 compete with the Uncharted on price and are bigger vehicles, but their range falls in the mid-200s. The cheapest Ioniq 5 has a paltry 168 horsepower, too.

Last year, the Chevy Equinox EV won our Breakthrough EV of the Year award for its then-unprecedented combination of a $34,995 price tag and a very healthy 319 miles of range. Nissan beat that with the new 2026 Leaf, offering 300 miles of range for just over $30,000. Now Subaru is joining the fray, helping to give Americans more high-quality, entry level EVs than ever before.

The elimination of the EV tax credit hasn't helped vehicle affordability one bit. But as long as more companies follow Subaru's lead and get serious about making solid, well-priced electric cars, the long-term outlook for electric vehicles looks bright.

Contact the author: Tim.Levin@InsideEVs.com