Subaru to bring its second EV to Australia, an “all-terrain” electric SUV with fastest acceleration

Subaru has announced the initial specifications of the all-new Trailseeker, its second battery electric vehicle in Australia, with registration of interest opening on Friday.

The Trailseeker will come with an AWD powertrain delivering 280 kW of power, helping it sprint from from 0-100 km/h in around 4.4 seconds, making it the quickest Subaru SUV of any type on the market.

This powertrain is paired with a 74.7 kWh battery pack which is supplied by the world’s biggest EV battery maker, CATL, and can deliver up to 533 km of range.

When it comes to charging the battery, like the recently upgraded Solterra, 22 kW AC charging is on offer while up to 150 kW of DC charging helps the battery get from 10-80% in 30 minutes.

The AC charge rate will be welcomed by many, allowing for much faster charging on three-phase power at home for owners along with those needing to use kerbside charging.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) is also on offer with 1.5 kW load rating to charge or power essential equipment when the car is parked.

Subaru is renowned for its AWD powertrain, which have previously offered higher ground clearance. This is carried on with the Trailseeker offering 211 mm.

Scott Lawrence, GM of Subaru Australia, said: “Trailseeker is the EV with personality,” said Scott Lawrence, GM of Subaru Australia.

“As the name suggests, this is the vehicle for drivers seeking adventure, who want to enjoy an engaging performance drive, all while remaining grounded in the confidence, safety and all-terrain capability that defines Subaru’s DNA,”.

“It shows that electric performance doesn’t have to come at the expense of confidence, control or real-world capability – the qualities our customers expect from a Subaru.

“And being the quickest Subaru production vehicle ever it’s a fun and engaging drive in all conditions. Trailseeker stays true to Subaru’s DNA, while opening a new chapter through electric power, offering even greater choice for our customers.”

Subaru recently launched the upgraded Solterra SUV in our local market with improved charging specs, while lowering the price by around $7,000. 

This had made that SUV, a lot more attractive to buyers who might have bought the popular Forrester model which is offered with the hybrid powertrain.

The Trailseeker also appears to be a step up in its styling and is closer in looks to the Forrester, helping more drivers consider this car over the ICE lineup.

Interested drivers can now register their interest in the all-new Subaru Trailseeker on the company’s Australian website.

In markets like the US, the Trailseeker is priced around $US1,500 more than the Solterra, starting at $US39,995. 

That could mean the local price for this model starts around $67,000 before on-roads, given the 2026 Subaru Solterra AWD currently starts at $63,990 before on-roads.

More details on local specs, pricing, and timing of local arrival will be announced closer to the EV’s Q2 launch.