The Subaru Uncharted SUV has been confirmed for a launch in Australia, where it’s expected to be the most affordable electric vehicle (EV) yet from the brand.
It’s due here mid-year, with pricing and specifications yet to be announced.
Revealed last July, the Uncharted is a twin to the electric Toyota C-HR+ compact electric SUV, which is not due in Australia until 2027.
Both the Subaru and Toyota are set to compete with the Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 in terms of size and price, and will slot in under their larger Solterra and bZ4X siblings which start at $63,990 and $55,990 before on-road costs, respectively.
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It’s likely to share exterior dimensions with the C-HR+, which measures 4520mm long, 1870mm wide, and 1595mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. This makes it 55mm shorter and 25mm wider than the outgoing Mazda CX-5.
The Uncharted will be the second new electric Subaru SUV in local showrooms in 2026, with the larger Trailseeker – twinned with the Toyota bZ4X Touring – due to arrive by June.
By the end of the year, Subaru will therefore have three electric SUVs in Australia. It’s set to reveal a fourth model on April 1, though it’s not yet confirmed if this SUV will also be launched in Australia.
The Uncharted has a fastback silhouette, a smooth front end with LED headlights, and slim wheel-arch cladding around 20-inch alloy wheels. Ground clearance is 211mm.
Full details are yet to be revealed, but Subaru has confirmed Australian-market Uncharted models will feature a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) setup, including Subaru’s X-Mode and Downhill Assist Control.
The powertrain has a combined 252kW of power, enabling a 0–100km/h claim of 5.0 seconds, while a 74.7kWh CATL battery delivers a claimed driving range of up to 522km (WLTP).
Direct current (DC) fast charging at up to 150kW enables a 30-minute charge from 10-80 per cent, while there’s also 1500W vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
Inside, there’s a 14.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as dual wireless phone chargers.
Subaru says the Uncharted cabin includes physical buttons and distraction-minimising controls, following criticism of the trend among some brands to replace buttons with touchscreen functions.
Safety technology will include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and a surround-view camera system.
While expanding its EV range, Subaru Australia managing director Scott Lawrence told CarExpert earlier this year the automaker is also looking to grow its hybrid lineup locally and establish the Wilderness sub-brand locally as it aims to reverse a 3.9 per cent sales decline in 2025.
