Electric car: Subaru presents Uncharted, Solterra and E-Outback models

The Subaru brand is not only getting new electric cars from the Group thanks to Toyota's involvement, it is now also electrifying its most important model for decades. So far, the cooperation has involved the Subaru Solterra electric car based on the Toyota bZ4X, which it also looks very similar to. From 2026, Subaru plans to offer another model based on this platform as the Subaru Uncharted. At the same time, the Subaru Outback model series will also have an electric drive for the first time using the same Toyota base.

Powerful performance in the all-wheel drive model

The Subaru with the rustic name Uncharted, with the dimensions of electric SUVs such as the Skoda Elroq or a Kia EV4, uses two electric motors with a combined 252 kW for its all-wheel drive, but is also available as a front-wheel drive model. With the 77 kWh battery, Subaru specifies a range of 585 km, the version with 58 kWh should reach 445 km. With a ground clearance of 21 cm, drive control for loose surfaces and hill ascent and descent assistance, the Uncharted should be able to tackle more than just unpaved roads. Its towing capacity of 1.5 tons is quite respectable for an electric vehicle, but not a top performer in the segment.

The compact five-seater Subaru Solterra, which has been available since 2022 and currently costs 57,500 euros, is due to be launched on the market in 2025 with the identical electric all-wheel drive. This will give it a remarkable increase in performance; the Solterra currently offers 150 kW as a front-wheel drive model and 160 kW as an all-wheel drive model. With the same technology as in the Uncharted, it should offer a standard range of 500 km as an all-wheel drive model and a battery with 73.1 kWh. In future, up to 22 kW instead of 11 will flow at alternating current charging points, while a maximum direct current charging capacity of 150 kW is possible. The pragmatic decision to install battery preconditioning is more important than peak charging power values. This was previously missing, which slowed down all models on Toyota's "TNGA" platform, including the Subaru Solterra, in the cold.

The E-Outback is a Touring

Like the compact Uncharted, the Subaru E-Outback will be available in a new design and as an electric car from the beginning of 2026. Unveiled at the New York Auto Show under its US name Subaru Trailseeker, the E-Outback is a relabeled Toyota bZ4X Touring, an SUV over 4.8 meters long and almost 1.7 meters high. Toyota puts the load space volume in the bZ4X at 600  liters. This is unlikely to be significantly different in the E-Outback.

As usual with the Outback, the 2026 still comes with roof rails and sufficient ground clearance (also 21 cm) for off-road terrain. It is powered by electric motors with a combined 280 kW. We assume that the rear one gets 115 kW. This model will also have drive control for loose surfaces as well as uphill and downhill assistance. With its 74.7 kWh battery, the manufacturer specifies a range in the WLTP of 450 km. With a maximum charging capacity of 150 kW, Subaru puts the charging time between ten and 80 percent at 35 minutes.

With the E-Outback, Subaru is introducing a function for the first time that is intended to allow "hands-free" driving. What exactly is behind this remains to be seen. A 14-inch monitor is the largest ever fitted in a Subaru, while the infotainment system enables connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Like the Solterra and Uncharted, it also offers the option of a glass roof that cannot be opened.

(fpi)