New Subaru Uncharted is 338bhp off-road rival to the Kia EV6
Subaru has unveiled the all-new Uncharted and E-Outback models as part of its new electric SUV lineup...
On sale Early 2026 Price from £45,000 (est)
The word ‘uncharted’ describes something unexplored, but you might be getting a sense of déjà vu looking at the new Subaru Uncharted SUV. That’s because it shares many of its features with the new Toyota C-HR+, but the Uncharted will be looking to distinguish itself from that model and its main rivals with its off-road capabilities.
Like the Toyota C-HR+, the new Uncharted will come with two battery options: either a 57.7kWh unit or a larger 77kWh unit. The larger battery will facilitate both front-wheel-drive long range and all-wheel-drive versions of the Uncharted.
The entry-level front-wheel-drive option will produce 165bhp from its front-mounted motor, and its smaller 57.7kWh battery should be good for an official range of 276 miles. That’s further than entry-level versions of the Kia EV6 and Ford Capri, but the equivalent C-HR+ can manage slightly more, at 282 miles.
For buyers who cover a lot of miles, Subaru has introduced a ‘long range’ front-wheel-drive model equipped with the larger battery. Officially, the Uncharted can travel up to 363 miles on a single charge, which beats both the Cupra Tavascan and EV6. The most efficient Capri has some better figures, though.
In true Subaru fashion, the Uncharted’s ‘core’ option will be equipped with all-wheel drive, pumping out an impressively punchy 338bhp from its dual-motor setup and delivering a 0-62mph sprint in 5.0sec. That’s hot-hatch fast, and it’s speedier than all-wheel-drive versions of the Tavascan and EV6.
Naturally, opting for an all-wheel-drive version does come with compromises in range. From its 77kWh battery, the range-topping Uncharted can officially manage up to 276 miles on a single charge – less than rival equivalents.
Like the C-HR+, the Uncharted should be able to accept charging speeds of up to 150kW from a public charger, allowing a 10-80% boost in 30 minutes. Every version comes with a 22kW onboard charger for home charging. And, as with the new C-HR+ and facelifted Subaru Solterra, the Uncharted will benefit from a new battery pre-conditioning system, which should help improve charging rates by warming the battery before a charge.
Where the Uncharted will aim to stand out against the closely-related C-HR+ and its other rivals is with its rugged off-road appeal. While its exterior is identical to its Toyota sibling, the Uncharted will receive a raised ride height, with 210mm of ground clearance, as well as chunky cladding and roof rails.
Inside, the Uncharted gets a 14.0in central infotainment touchscreen alongside a 7.0in driver’s display. There’s a host of physical buttons and dials on the centre console as well as two wireless smartphone chargers.
The Uncharted is due to arrive in the UK in early 2026. While no prices have been revealed yet, we’d expect them to start at around £45,000, which would place it slightly higher than rivals like the Ford Capri and Kia EV6, but lower than the Cupra Tavascan.
The Uncharted was revealed alongside the new Subaru E-Outback – an all-electric variant of its off-road-ready SUV-style estate car, the Subaru Outback.
Equipped with a 74.7kWh battery, the E-Outback will, like its petrol-powered counterpart, be available with all-wheel-drive. Its dual-motor setup will pump out 375bhp, which is a hefty increase over the ICE version’s 165bhp. With that power, it can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.4sec.
That 74.7kWh battery should be good for an official range of 279 miles. To assist with its off-road capabilities, the E-Outback will get 210mm of ground clearance, a terrain selection system and a 1500kg towing capacity.
The E-Outback is due to arrive in Summer 2026, and we’d expect prices to start at around £50,000 compared with the petrol-powered Outback, which starts at £40,495.
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