Fast Facts | 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT AWD
🔋Range: up to an EPA-estimated 308 miles (FWD Premium)
🔌 Charging: 10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes (150 kW peak DC fast-charging via NACS port; CCS and J1772 adapters bundled)
🖥️ Tech: 14-inch touchscreen, 7-inch driver display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual wireless charging pads
💰As-Tested MSRP: $46,215, including the $1,450 destination charge and $970 two-tone paint
The Smallest Subaru EV Makes a Big First Impression
The newest addition to Subaru’s North American lineup, the Uncharted, arrived this spring. Fastback-style crossover coupes are nothing new, but this is Subaru's first — and perhaps most surprising, it’s all electric. I got to spend a week with the 2026 Uncharted GT all-wheel-drive (AWD) model to see if it fits with the rest of the brand’s range.
How Can Subaru Keep Expanding Its EV Range?
As of mid-2026, Subaru offers three battery-electric models, with a fourth (the three-row Getaway) arriving this fall. Subaru is one of the smaller mainstream automakers, selling just shy of 915,000 vehicles in 2025, about two-thirds of which went to U.S. buyers. A brand this size needs economies of scale to offer so many models, and modest EV demand in America means needing a partner. Fortunately for Subaru, Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, owns just over 20 percent of the company, and the two share technologies, including EVs.
The Uncharted is based on the same core hardware as the Solterra crossover and Trailseeker wagon, and shares its body with Toyota’s C-HR. It’s 6.8 inches shorter than the Solterra, on a wheelbase that's 3.9 inches shorter. The sheetmetal is distinct, though it shares Subaru's lighting signature: six LED front lights that echo the six stars in the brand logo. That six-element design repeats in the taillights.
Thankfully, Subaru stuck with mechanical door handles that don’t require waiting for them to pop out. The rear door handles hide in the C-pillar but are equally easy to use.
The handsome shape comes in monochromatic tones, from white to black, with a couple of greys in between. But Subaru offers one fun color: Habanero Orange Metallic, which was on my tester. The Premium and Sport trims get a body-color roof; the GT trim I drove also offers a two-tone livery with a black roof that visually lowers the car.
Smaller Than Its Siblings, But Not Small
The Uncharted is smaller than the Solterra and Trailseeker, but that doesn’t mean Subaru left it with an unusable back seat. With the driver’s seat set for my 5-foot-11 frame, I fit comfortably in back, with a couple of inches of knee room to spare and my head clear of the headliner. Those with longer legs or necks might feel a bit cramped, but average-sized adults can ride along without discomfort.
Anyone who has tried the 2026 Solterra, the Trailseeker, or the Toyota-branded versions will feel right at home up front. The seats are comfortable and supportive, and Subaru addressed the ergonomic and design complaints of the original Solterra. The 7-inch instrument cluster display is still near the base of the windshield, but it's been moved up, and the steering wheel is flattened at the top and bottom for a clear view. That placement makes it easy to see without looking away from the road.
All three trims get a 14-inch center touchscreen running Toyota-developed multimedia software, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There are rotary knobs for the standard dual-zone climate control, buttons for the defrosters, and fully manual vents. The rest of the climate controls live in the touchscreen, with auto, fan-speed, and A/C permanently displayed and other functions a tap away.
The built-in infotainment system works well and is responsive, though it's slow to boot up. It runs Toyota's previous-generation system, showing one thing at a time — map, media player, or vehicle information — rather than combining them. If you use phone projection, that won’t be an issue. Plus, the new-generation Toyota software coming on the Getaway will also allow a multi-window view. Below the touchscreen sit two wireless charging pads, standard on all trims, plus two USB-C ports in front and two in the rear.
The cargo floor can be set at one of two heights, accommodating 23.0 or 25.4 cubic feet, with room below for a charging cable. On the right-hand side is a 1,500-watt/120-volt A/C power outlet for connecting gear at the beach or campsite or emergency power in an outage. Unlike Hyundai’s vehicle-to-load system, it doesn’t require an adapter; just plug straight in.
Speaking of Power
All Uncharted models get a 221-horsepower electric drive unit on the front axle and a 74.7-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery under the floor. The Premium is the only Subaru EV currently offered in front-wheel-drive (FWD) form. The Sport and GT add a rear-axle motor that brings total output to 338 horsepower, which is more than enough for some very spirited driving. A sprint to 60 mph in the AWD Uncharted takes about 4.5 seconds; the FWD version takes 6.5 to 7 — still very acceptable as a daily driver, and faster than most other Subarus. It won’t win drag races against a Tesla, but the instant response of an EV makes it feel speedy anyway.
When Subaru updated the 2026 Solterra, the motors, battery pack, and power electronics were revamped for greater efficiency and faster charging. At launch back in 2022, the Solterra's DC fast-charging peaked briefly around 100 kilowatts, with a full charge taking over an hour. It now peaks at 150 kW and stays there longer, so a charge to 80 percent takes about 28 minutes. That's not quite as fast as the best from Hyundai and Kia, but it's more usable on road trips.
Like the rest of the Subaru EV lineup, the Uncharted's SAE J3400/NACS charging port sits on the right front fender, letting you nose into a Tesla Supercharger stall and reach the port even with the short cables on those chargers. The Uncharted comes bundled with two adapters, so you can plug into a CCS DC charger or a J1772 Level 2 home charger.
A native NACS port makes Tesla Supercharger stops easier, while the included adapters expand the number of compatible stations, so see how to prepare for public and fast charging ➜
How Far Is the Uncharted's Range?
The FWD Uncharted Premium is EPA-rated at 308 miles on a full charge, while the AWD Sport on the same 18-inch wheels drops to 287. Stepping up to the GT I drove, with its 20-inch wheels, cuts the rating to 273. But those numbers are conservative. On my 45-mile test loop that consisted of a mix of highway, rural two-lanes, and suburban and urban driving, I averaged 4.0 miles/kWh, about 299 miles on a full charge in the GT. Even at the official number, this is still a very capable car.
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The Uncharted isn’t a sports car, but its ride and handling are surprisingly good. Body motions are well controlled around corners and over bumps, with a surprising amount of feedback through that squarish steering wheel. Hyundai's off-road-focused Ioniq 5 XRT has only 7 inches of ground clearance, and the Ford Mach-E Rally barely 6. The Uncharted has 8.2 inches, and the AWD models get X-Mode with hill-descent control and traction control that sends torque to the wheels with the most grip.
I didn’t take the Uncharted past rural dirt roads, but when I drove the Solterra last year on similar all-season tires, it handled challenging terrain and trails with confidence, as you'd expect from a Subaru. With the same suspension and a shorter wheelbase giving more breakover angle, the Uncharted should be even better.
The Bottom Line
When the bZ4X and Solterra first launched four years ago, they were, to say the least, underwhelming. But Subaru and Toyota listened and put an improvement plan in place before expanding the lineup, and it's worked. The Uncharted, like its siblings, charges faster, goes farther, is easier and more pleasant to use, and it’s more affordable.
The FWD Premium starts at an MSRP of $36,445, including a $1,450 delivery charge, while the AWD Sport starts at an MSRP of $41,245. The GT goes for an MSRP of $45,245, and my GT tester came to a grand total of $46,215, including the two-tone paint and delivery. That’s not as affordable as it would've been with the federal tax credits, but it's well under the $50,000 average transaction price for a new vehicle. And it’s a great car: sporty looks, surprising off-road chops, room for four adults, and $0 paid at the gas pump.
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