2026 Subaru Trailseeker range and charging cost
Range, Premium AWD
281miles
- 29.0 to 30.0 kWh per 100 miles.
- 117 MPGe.
- 17 miles below the median of 66 EVs (2026).
- 3 trims: 274 to 281 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | AWD | 281 | 29.0 to 30.0 | 117 | $13.76 | $588 |
| Limited AWD | AWD | 274 | 29.0 to 30.0 | 114 | $13.77 | $603 |
| Touring AWD | AWD | 274 | 29.0 to 30.0 | 114 | $13.77 | $603 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Premium AWD, 28.8 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $13.76
- Per mile
- 4.9 cents
- Per month
- $49
- Per year
- $588
- Median 2026 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,082 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | NACS | 11 | 150 | 28 | 6.8 | 74.7 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 49 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 6.8 hours.
Premium AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.8 | $4.90 |
| 300 miles | 86.4 | $14.69 |
| 500 miles | 144.0 | $24.49 |
| 1,000 miles | 288.1 | $48.97 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $42
- Per year
- $509
- Miles a month
- 867
Premium AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Trailseeker | Premium AWD | 281 mi range | |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | Performance AWD | 327 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Lincoln Corsair | Premiere FWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Prologue | EX 2WD | 308 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Volvo XC40 | B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | Base Style 4WD | 19 mpg | |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 21 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree