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Subaru electric vehicle range in Australia: Trailseeker, Uncharted, Solterra
RACV
July 17, 2026
Subaru’s EV range is growing fast in Australia with the Uncharted, Solterra and Trailseeker SUVs now on sale. Here’s a guide to choosing a Subaru electric car that best suits your needs and budget.
Fast-growing Chinese brands such as BYD, GWM, MG, Zeekr, Jaecoo and Geely are landing new models, increasing features and specs, and in some cases cutting prices, while established names led by EV pioneer Tesla, along with Toyota, Kia, Hyundai and Mazda, are expanding their battery-electric options and leveraging larger dealer networks to give buyers making the switch more confidence.
Subaru enters the battle for EV buyers in Australia with a unique position compared to Chinese brands: one of the most famously loyal customer bases in the country. It also enjoys a particularly strong following in regional Australia, where its all-wheel-drive focus and reputation for reliability counts for a lot.
Subaru now offers three all-electric models in Australia: the Subaru Uncharted small SUV (priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs), the Subaru Solterra medium SUV (from $61,990 plus ORCs) and the larger Solterra-based wagon-style Subaru Trailseeker SUV (from $63,990 plus ORCs).
Unusually, from a pricing perspective, the three entry variants sit within reaching distance of each other (around $4000 before on-road costs), so if you have your heart on an electric Subaru, the choice is less about budget than about which size and features fit.
The Subaru Uncharted sits below the Solterra but is slightly bigger than the Crosstrek.
The Subaru Uncharted comes in a single spec with a dual-motor/AWD layout.
LED headlights with auto-dipping function are standard on the Subaru Uncharted.
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted comes with 20-inch alloy wheels.
The Subaru Uncharted has a useful 211mm ground clearance.
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Subaru Uncharted: the smallest and sportiest EV
The Subaru Uncharted is the Japanese brand’s smallest and cheapest EV: a small five-door SUV based on the Toyota C-HR+ EV (due to launch in 2027) and the entry point to the range. Its dual-motor/AWD system produces 252kW of power, with a Subaru-quoted 0–100km/h time of around five seconds (quicker than the famed Subaru WRX), 211mm of ground clearance, dual-mode X-Mode traction control and a Multi-Terrain Monitor.
The Uncharted comes in a single grade with a 14-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, synthetic leather trim, heated front and rear seats, a powered tailgate, 20-inch alloy wheels and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlet.
Who it’s for: Owners downsizing from a Subaru Crosstrek or Impreza, or wanting the brand’s most affordable EV in the range for mostly city and suburban driving (without sacrificing performance).
The 2026 Subaru Solterra has a bigger battery and more power than previous model years.
At up to 566km on the WLTP cycle, the Solterra AWD travels further than any other Subaru EV.
The entry Solterra AWD comes with synthetic leather trim and eight-way power front seats.
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Subaru Solterra: medium family SUV for city and suburban driving
The Subaru Solterra is the brand’s medium electric SUV and the most established of the three models. It was Subaru’s first EV launched in Australia, and the heavily revised MY26 version brings a bigger battery and more power to a car that still shares its underpinnings with the Toyota bZ4X.
The twin electric motors put 252kW of power through Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, while the latest update also adds acoustic glass and retuned suspension to further improve the driving experience. The figure that stands out is the claimed driving range: at up to 566km on the WLTP cycle, the Solterra AWD travels further than any other Subaru EV.
Equipment on the Solterra is generous from the outset. The entry Solterra AWD comes with a 14-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch driver display, synthetic leather trim, eight-way power front seats, heated seats front and rear, 18-inch alloy wheels and a hands-free tailgate.
Step up to the Solterra AWD Touring and you gain a panoramic glass roof, 20-inch alloys, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon system, ventilated front seats, Advanced Park Assist and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlet, with the driving range easing to 517km.
Considerations
Closely related to the Toyota bZ4X, so less bespoke than non-EV Subaru models
More traditional interior experience than something like the Tesla Model Y
Who it’s for: Owners moving from a medium SUV like a Subaru Forester or Outback who want the longest range and standard AWD, without needing the Trailseeker’s extra size or wagon-like styling.
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker AWD comes with extra length, power and cargo.
The Subaru Trailseeker has a ground clearance of 211mm, much higher than most electric SUVs.
The AWD Touring has a 10-speaker-plus-subwoofer Harman Kardon system and Advanced Park Assist.
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Subaru Trailseeker: the more powerful and spacious electric SUV
The Subaru Trailseeker AWD is the brand’s largest and most powerful EV – a high-riding, wagon-shaped SUV. It shares its platform with the Toyota bZ4X Touring but was, Subaru says, engineered largely in-house. Its overseas marketing tells you where it’s aimed: in the UK and Europe, where the new petrol Outback won’t be sold, Subaru markets it as the E-Outback.
Ground clearance is the Subaru Trailseeker’s trump card. At 211mm it rides much higher than most electric SUVs, where a Tesla Model Y sits around 167mm and a Hyundai Ioniq 5 around 160mm. The rest of the off-road hardware mirrors the Uncharted and Solterra: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Dual-mode X-Mode with Grip Control and hill descent control.
Performance and range come from the same 74.7kWh battery as its siblings. Dual motors make 280kW combined for a Subaru-quoted 0–100km/h time of about 4.5 seconds, the quickest of the three (and the fastest Subaru ever produced), and the car is rated at up to 533km (WLTP) for driving range. It can also handle DC charging up to 150kW.
Practicality is a strength of the Trailseeker: the flat floor opens up to a sizeable 609 litres of level boot space (though 595L in the top-spec Touring), and roof rails are standard. The AWD Touring adds a panoramic roof, ventilated seats, a 10-speaker-plus-subwoofer Harman Kardon system, Advanced Park Assist and a 220V/1500W V2L outlet.
Considerations
It’s the most expensive of the three, and mechanically close to the Solterra, so you’re paying for extra length, power and cargo.
No spare wheel, which stands out given the adventure billing of the Trailseeker. It ships with a tyre repair kit only to date.
Who it’s for: Legacy Subaru Outback owners who want the most space, power and clearance for touring and exploring – the Trailseeker might be one of the most capable off-road EVs on sale today in Australia.
Alongside AWD, safety is core to how Subaru sells itself in Australia and its new EVs back that up with a maximum 5-star ANCAP rating. These ratings are all based on testing conducted in 2025, rather than the stricter 2026 ANCAP protocols now in place.
Standard driver assistance systems are extensive across the board for the Uncharted, Solterra and Trailseeker. Every model gets a Subaru Safety Sense suite with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, emergency lane keeping, speed sign recognition and a driver monitoring system, plus dual frontal, side and centre airbags and a driver’s knee airbag.
However, unlike the Subaru bZ4X and bZ4X Touring, they do not come with automatic collision notification and an emergency call (eCall) function.
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Subaru EV range FAQs
Subaru sells three EVs in Australia: Uncharted (small SUV), Solterra (medium SUV) and Trailseeker (medium-large SUV).
The Uncharted compact SUV is currently the cheapest Subaru EV, priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs.
The Solterra AWD has the longest range among Subaru EVs, rated up to 566km (WLTP), ahead of the Trailseeker (533km) and Uncharted (522km).
The Trailseeker, with 280kW and a Subaru-quoted 0-100km/h time of about 4.5 seconds.
Yes, all three Subaru EV model lines have a maximum 5-star ANCAP rating, based on testing conducted in 2025.
No. All three Subaru EVs come with a tyre repair kit.
The 211mm ground clearance keeps Subaru’s all-terrain positioning intact in the EV era, well above most electric SUVs (a Tesla Model Y sits around 167mm, for example).
Yes. It’s the Subaru E-Outback in the UK and Europe, positioned as the electric successor to the petrol Outback wagon that’s still sold in Australia.
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