The Subaru Uncharted is set to become the brand’s newest electric SUV when it arrives in the UK in early 2027 to join the E-Outback. We had the opportunity to experience the space, comfort, and some of the features of the model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026.
Design
The Uncharted is Subaru’s first all-electric compact SUV and adopts a more angular design than the larger Solterra. At Goodwood, its upright stance, short overhangs and squared-off styling gave it a purposeful look, while retaining the rugged character associated with Subaru SUVs.
Despite its compact footprint, the Uncharted offers 210 mm of ground clearance, making it suitable for light off-road use. Subaru has also engineered the SUV with a relatively tight 5.5-metre turning circle, helping improve manoeuvrability in urban environments.
Interior
Inside, the Uncharted combines a modern cabin with practical features. During our time with the car at Goodwood, we found the interior to be spacious for a compact SUV, with generous headroom and rear-seat accommodation.
The dashboard is centred around a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, complemented by a squared-off steering wheel, dual wireless smartphone charging pads and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for adjusting regenerative braking. Subaru has also focused on creating a practical cabin with durable materials suited to everyday use.
Experience in the Uncharted
I spent time in the Subaru Uncharted, and its Toyota roots are immediately evident. Anyone familiar with the Toyota C-HR+ or bZ4X will recognise much of the cabin. The front doors feel solid, open easily and close with a reassuring thunk. The slightly raised floor also makes stepping into the car relatively straightforward.
The electrically adjustable front seat offered good back support and decent under-thigh support, with enough adjustment to find a suitable driving position quickly.
However, front headroom felt a little tight for my 6-foot frame. The steering wheel also creates an ergonomic issue. Even at its highest setting, my knees brushed it while getting in and out, so I had to bend and manoeuvre my legs around it.
The high-mounted digital instrument cluster should be easy to read, but the upper section of the flat steering wheel partially obstructed my view. Subaru should address this layout in a future update.
I liked the large central touchscreen, physical volume control, premium-feeling climate dials and dedicated buttons for the gear selector, drive modes, cameras and parking brake. The two wireless phone chargers are practical, both front armrests offer good support, and the huge glass roof will brighten the cabin.
With the front seat adjusted for my height, rear knee room was just sufficient. I sat with my knees raised, and although I could just about slide my feet under the front seat, my knees brushed the seatback when I settled lower.
Rear headroom and back support were good, but under-thigh support was limited by the seating position. A 6-foot adult would not be particularly comfortable here, but I don’t see that being an issue for most buyers.
Rear passengers get two USB-C ports, AC vents and a fold-down armrest with cupholders and a phone slot. However, the vents look and feel old-fashioned compared with the technology up front. The slight floor hump and protruding AC console also make the middle seat impractical for an adult.
Specifications
The Uncharted will be available with three electric powertrain options in Europe, and the UK subsidiary will pick from these option.
The flagship version features Subaru’s dual-motor Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system powered by a 77 kWh battery, producing 344 PS (252 kW). Subaru claims a 0-62 mph time of 5.0 seconds, while towing capacity is rated at 1,500 kg. Subaru also quotes a WLTP driving range of 292 miles for this variant.
Alongside the AWD model, Subaru also offers two front-wheel-drive variants. A long-range version uses the same 77 kWh battery and delivers up to 363 miles of claimed range, while another single-motor model combines a 57.7 kWh battery with a claimed range of 276 miles.
All Uncharted variants come with a 22 kW onboard AC charger as standard. DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes around 30 minutes, even in low temperatures, thanks to battery pre-conditioning.
Price & Release Date
The Subaru Uncharted is scheduled to launch in the UK in early 2027, with full specifications expected shortly before launch. There’s no official word on pricing, but we expect the range to begin at well under GBP 35,000.
Trained as an automobile engineer, I’ve been following the global car market since 2005. Over the past 17 years, I’ve been involved in online automotive analysis and publishing, traveling the world to drive, evaluate, and experience new cars and technologies.
