Subaru Uncharted announced for Oz. But what about us?

Damien O’Carroll

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  • Subaru Australia has confirmed the launch of the Uncharted small electric SUV.
  • There is still no word on whether or not it will reach NZ shores though.
  • The Uncharted is based on the Toyota C-HR+ EV, which is also uncertain for New Zealand.

Subaru Australia has confirmed it will be launching the Uncharted, a new model it is calling an "SEV" (that's "Sport Electric Vehicle" in case you were wondering), that is based on the Toyota C-HR+, that looks very much like a hybrid C-HR, but is actually larger and mechanically unrelated, instead being built on the e-TNGA dedicated EV platform shared with the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota bZ4X Touring, Subaru Solterra, Subaru Trailseeker and Lexus RZ.

Scheduled to launch in mid-2026, the Uncharted would seem like a no-brainer for New Zealand showrooms, yet we have still to hear any word about whether or not it will be heading our way.

The Subaru Uncharted is a compact electric SUV based on the Toyota C-HR+ EV, which is actually mechanically unrelated to the hybrid C-HR.

The Uncharted is equipped with dual electric motors producing a combined power output of 252kW and an estimated 0–100km/h acceleration time of five seconds, while energy is supplied by a 74.7kWh CATL battery, which provides a driving range of up to 522km.

It supports 150kW DC fast charging, allowing the battery to be replenished from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes, while it also features 22kW three-phase AC charging for home or public use and 1500W Vehicle to Load (V2L) capability, which enables the vehicle to power compatible external devices.

The Uncharted features a big 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, along with plenty of actual physical buttons.

The exterior design of the Uncharted largely mirrors that of the C-HR+ (albeit shorn of the obvious Toyota styling cues) and features a fastback silhouette with a aggressively-sloping roofline for improved aerodynamics. Subaru says that, despite the coupe silhouette, the Uncharted "retains core SUV specifications", including 211mm of ground clearance and dedicated traction technologies such as X-Mode and Downhill Assist Control.

Inside the cabin, a 14-inch touchscreen serves as the primary interface, though key functions remain operated by physical switchgear to reduce driver distraction. The interior also includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as dual wireless device charging.

There is an equal amount of radio silence from Toyota about local availability of the C-HR+ (or C-HR Hybrid as it is called in some markets), with a spokesperson telling DRIVEN Car Guide at the time of the EV's reveal that the local arm was "unsure" if it would be getting access to it.

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