2026 Subaru Uncharted: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is rated 112 to 129 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 Uncharted at 129 MPGe with a range of 308 miles.
How the Uncharted ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Uncharted ranks 4th (tied with 2 others) of 23 for combined mileage (117 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 4 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 103 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 2 to 8 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2026 Subaru Solterra | 2026 Solterra AWD | 120 | $650 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota bZ | 2026 bZ AWD | 120 | $650 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru Trailseeker | 2026 Trailseeker AWD | 117 | $650 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru UnchartedThis car | 2026 Uncharted AWD | 117 | $650 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota C-HR | 2026 C-HR AWD 18inch | 117 | $650 |
| 7 | 2026 Lexus RZ | 2026 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 110 | $700 |
| 8 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | 2026 EX30 Twin Performance | 109 | $700 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Uncharted, Electric: 140 MPGe city, 118 highway, 129 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Uncharted version is $600 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Uncharted costs $60 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Uncharted costs $300 less to fuel than the Trailseeker (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
The Uncharted against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Uncharted (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Uncharted | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Trailseeker | 2026 Trailseeker AWD | 117 MPGe | $650 | 12 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota C-HR | 2026 C-HR AWD 18inch | 117 MPGe | $650 | 12 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Solterra | 2026 Solterra AWD | 120 MPGe | $650 | 9 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2026 Subaru Uncharted
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 UnchartedElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 140 | 118 | 129 MPGe | $600 | - | 308 | cheapest |
| 2026 Uncharted AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 127 | 106 | 117 MPGe | $650 | - | 287 | +$50 |
| 2026 Uncharted 20 inch AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 123 | 101 | 112 MPGe | $650 | - | 273 | +$50 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Uncharted; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Uncharted puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 3 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Uncharted: fuel economy score 10 (9 to 10 across versions), greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 UnchartedElectric | 308 | 8 h | 129 | 25.7 | $3.85 |
| 2026 Uncharted AWDElectric | 287 | 8 h | 117 | 29 | $4.35 |
| 2026 Uncharted 20 inch AWDElectric | 273 | 8 h | 112 | 29.5 | $4.43 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Uncharted electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026This page | 129 MPGe | 3 | this page |
No 2025 Subaru Uncharted is in the agency's file, so there is no earlier year to compare with.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED SUV BEV AWD | not rated | 4 of 5 | not rated | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED SUV BEV FWD | not rated | 4 of 5 | not rated | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 40 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
40 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
0 of the 40 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Subaru Uncharted (as UNCHARTED). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Uncharted itself is at 117 MPGe.
Other Subaru models of 2026
More Subaru models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Subaru Uncharted gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Uncharted with 129 MPGe combined (140 city, 118 highway).
How much does a 2026 Subaru Uncharted cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted costs between $600 and $650 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Uncharted at $600; the dearest is the 2026 Uncharted AWD at $650. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Uncharted get?
2026 Uncharted AWD: 117 MPGe combined (127 city, 106 highway); 2026 Uncharted 20 inch AWD: 112 MPGe combined (123 city, 101 highway).
How does the 2026 Subaru Uncharted rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is 4th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 127 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker at 117 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Toyota C-HR at 117 MPGe.
How far can the electric Uncharted go on a full charge?
2026 Uncharted: 308 miles; 2026 Uncharted AWD: 287 miles; 2026 Uncharted 20 inch AWD: 273 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Subaru Uncharted take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 Uncharted takes 8 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 25.7 kWh per 100 miles, about $3.85 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Subaru Uncharted do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED SUV BEV AWD: front 4, rollover 4; 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED SUV BEV FWD: front 4, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Subaru Uncharted?
40 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Exterior Lighting (31 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Subaru Uncharted have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Subaru Uncharted: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.