Subaru’s first in-house built EV has arrived, and it happens to be the brand’s quickest production car ever – yes, faster than any WRX STI that came before it. The new all-electric Trailseeker SUV marks a major turning point for Subaru, showing us how the Japanese brand will build its own electric vehicles. First unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show last year, the Trailseeker is now confirmed for Australia, placing it squarely in one of the fastest-growing EV segments.
The Fastest Subaru Ever, Disguised As A Rugged Electric SUV
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With 375 hp sent to all four wheels through Subaru’s signature symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, the Trailseeker is officially the quickest production Subaru ever made. Instant electric torque launches it from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, making it a few tenths of a second slower than a Mustang GT. Yet, speed isn’t its primary goal; it just happens to be fast. The Trailseeker is a mid-size electric SUV built for real-world adventure, offering 8.3 inches of ground clearance, dual-function X-MODE for low-traction conditions, and a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. It is larger and more practical than the Solterra, almost like an electrified Subaru Outback.
Subaru’s First In-House EV, With Some Toyota DNA
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While Subaru now builds the Trailseeker itself at its Gunma plant in Japan, Toyota still has a hand in its development. The SUV rides on a modified version of Toyota’s e-TNGA electric platform, similar to what underpins the bZ4X and Lexus RZ. Unlike the Solterra, however, this marks Subaru’s first fully in-house produced EV, following other global manufacturing moves such as the US-built Forester Hybrid. Power comes from a 74.7 kWh battery that delivers around 280 miles of range, and takes less than 30 minutes to charge from zero to 80%. Inside, the Trailseeker features Subaru’s largest 14-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and a flat-floor cabin.
Pricing, Rivals, and Australian Buyers
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In the United States, the Trailseeker starts at just $39,995 before rising into the mid-$40,000 range for higher trims, putting the Trailseeker up against rivals like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Subaru Trailseeker will arrive in the US this spring and in Australia a few months after. It seems as if Subaru finally found the sweet spot between innovation and sticking to what you know. Models like the 2026 Forester Wilderness still feel like an old Subie, and we only hope that the new all-electric, surprisingly quick, off-road-capable Trailseeker resonates with fans the same way older Subies once did.
