At the moment, The Blue Oval doesn’t offer much in the way of electrified off-roaders – save for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally – and we likely won’t see an EV version of the Ford Bronco this decade, either, though forthcoming extended-range electric (EREV) versions of certain trucks and SUVs could include some rugged variants. Thus, The Blue Oval doesn’t really have a direct rival for the just-revealed 2026 Subaru Trailseeker – at least, not yet – which is that brand’s second EV to date, following in the footsteps of the more road-focused Solterra.
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is based on the Solterra, but it’s taller and a whopping six inches longer, and touts a more SUV-like shape than that hatchback-like model, too. All of that extra length was added behind the rear axle, giving the Trailseeker some additional cargo space. Aside from that, the interior looks much like the Solterra’s, with a 14-inch infotainment screen, a digital instrument cluster, dual wireless charging pads, and a virtually identical layout and design.
In terms of mechanicals, the Trailseeker shares those with the updated-for-2026 Solterra, which consists of two electric motors driving all four wheels and generating a combined (estimated) 375 horsepower. That’s good enough to propel the EV crossover from 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and tow up to 3,500 pounds. With a 75 kWh battery pack on board, the Trailseeker is expected to net over 260 miles of range, which is a bit less than the Solterra at 285 miles.
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker will come with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port as standard, meaning that it can utilize Tesla Supercharger stations and charge at speeds of up to 150 kW. With 8.3 inches of ground clearance, hill descent control, and a variety of off-road-focused drive modes, it’s a more traditional type of Subaru product, if nothing else, albeit, one with electric power. While pricing has yet to be announced, the Trailseeker is set to go on sale at some point in 2026.
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Bronco rival? Maybe Explorer rival….
…. even Explorer “rival” is a long, long stretch. I’m thinkin’, a Mazda station wagon, with a TV of course…
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despite the AI pictures this P.O.S. would not be able to compete with a bronco or an explorer. made if the Flex was still around
An EV for the trail is absolutely absurd. This has gone too far.
How easy is it to find a charger when you are out trail blazing or do you have to carry a gasoline powered generator with you. What a load of rubbish