SUBARU GOES WILD WITH "UNCHARTED"! LUCID UPDATES + CHEAPER TESLA INCOMING!

EV Channels Review

The Friday Charge podcast covers several significant EV updates, with the Subaru Uncharted being a highlight. The hosts express optimism that this new model, born from the Subaru-Toyota partnership and sharing components with the Toyota C-HR, will be a strong seller for Subaru. They note its availability in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive, with the AWD variant expected to offer 290 miles of range and 338 horsepower. A key positive is the native NACS port and the inclusion of on-route and manual battery preconditioning. While the DC fast charge peak remains at 150 kW, the 10-80% charge time of around 30 minutes is considered normal. The interior is noted as similar to refreshed Solterra and bZ models, featuring dual wireless charging pads and an updated navigation system. The hosts are particularly impressed with the vehicle's styling and the projected sub-$40,000 price point, seeing it as a significant improvement over previous Subaru EVs. Other discussed topics include Lucid Air updates for 2026, Honda/Acura gaining Supercharger access, Rivian expanding its NACS infrastructure, Mercedes-Benz price cuts, and Tesla's confirmation that cheaper models will be stripped-down versions of existing ones.