Subaru Uncharted BEV headed to Australia
BY PETER BARNWELL | 31st Mar 2026
SUBARU has confirmed its Uncharted small electric SUV for the Australian market, with the dual-motor all-wheel-drive model due to arrive in local showrooms by mid-year.
First revealed globally last July, the Uncharted is based on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform and shares its underpinnings with the upcoming C-HR+ that is not expected in Australia until 2027.
Subaru is positioning the five-seater as what it calls an ‘SEV’ (Sport Electric Vehicle), with a sharper focus on driver engagement and all-wheel-drive capability.
The Uncharted is the third battery electric vehicle to join Subaru’s local line-up, following the recently updated Solterra medium SUV and its station-wagon-styled Trailseeker large SUV spinoff that is also due this year.
No pricing has been announced but competitors including the Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona Electric are pitched in the $50,000-$65,000 bracket, while the larger Solterra lists from $63,990 plus on-road costs.
The powertrain comprises dual electric motors delivering a combined 252kW to all four wheels, enabling a claimed 0-100km/h sprint in about five seconds.
Energy is supplied by a 74.7kWh CATL-sourced battery offering a claimed driving range of up to 522km (WLTP).
Subaru says DC fast-charging capability of up to 150kW enables a 10-80 per cent recharge in about 30 minutes, while 22kW three-phase AC charging is also supported. A 1500W vehicle-to-load (V2L) function is included for powering mains-voltage appliances.
Despite its performance slant, Subaru says the Uncharted retains core SUV attributes including 211mm of ground clearance and off-road tech such as the brand’s X-Mode traction management system and hill descent control.
A fastback silhouette defines the exterior, complemented by a wide stance, 20-inch alloy wheels and prominent LED lighting. Inside, the cabin is centred on a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen providing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
There are dual wireless charging pads and Subaru has retained physical controls for key functions.
Safety equipment includes blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera system, a driver monitoring system and the brand’s latest driver-assist technologies.
Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence said the Uncharted had been “engineered from the ground up as a true driver’s car – sharp, responsive and incredibly rewarding behind the wheel”.
“The response is immediate, the dynamics are sharp, and the whole experience just draws you in,” he said.
Pricing and final specifications will be confirmed closer to launch.
