The 2026 Subaru Uncharted Premium FWD is the entry into Subaru’s all-electric Uncharted lineup. It is front-wheel drive — a distinction that is explicit in the trim name — and it delivers an extensive standard feature set including the 14-inch multimedia system, EyeSight, dual wireless charging, a 120V power outlet, 10-way power driver seat, digital key, heated front seats, and LED headlights. For Nassau County buyers who want to understand exactly what the Premium FWD includes and what it gives up compared to the Sport, this guide covers it completely.
Bottom Line: The Premium FWD is front-wheel drive with the full EyeSight safety suite, 14-inch display, dual wireless charging, 120V outlet, digital key, and All-Weather Package included. What it omits vs. Sport: AWD, X-MODE, StarTex upholstery (comes with Black Cloth), driver seat memory, 8-way power passenger seat, 360-degree camera, Traffic Jam Assist, Driver Monitor, roof rails, and illuminated logo.
- FWD — not AWD
- Full EyeSight suite (minus Traffic Jam Assist and Driver Monitor)
- 14-inch multimedia + wireless CarPlay + dual wireless charging: standard
- Black Cloth upholstery: Premium FWD exclusive
Complete Standard Equipment on Premium FWD
Powertrain
- All-electric drivetrain with Single Speed Transmission
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- ECO and Snow Drive Modes
Safety and Driver Assist
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology (Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering)
- Blind Spot Monitor with Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Change Assist
- Automatic High Beam
Technology and Connectivity
- Subaru 14.0-inch multimedia system with 6 speakers
- 7.0-inch LCD instrument cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Dual wireless phone chargers
- Dual front USB-C charging ports
- Dual rear USB-C charging ports
- Digital key
Power and Convenience
- AC Power Outlet (120V / 1500W)
- 10-way power driver seat
- Power rear gate
- Automatic dual zone climate control
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals
Exterior
- 18-inch alloy wheels with gloss black wheel covers
- LED Headlights
Comfort
- All-Weather Package: heated front seats, heated mirrors, wiper de-icer
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Customizable ambient lighting
- Black Cloth upholstery
The Features That Matter Most on Premium FWD
EyeSight: fully included. EyeSight Driver Assist Technology — Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert — is standard on the Premium FWD. The two EyeSight-adjacent features that are not on Premium FWD are Traffic Jam Assist and the Driver Monitor, which both arrive with the Sport.
14-Inch multimedia system: included. The full 14-inch display with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto is standard. This is the same screen as Sport and GT — the Premium FWD has no display compromise.
Dual wireless phone charging: included. Both wireless charging positions are standard on the Premium FWD. Two devices charge simultaneously without cables.
120V power outlet: included. The household-style 120V / 1500W outlet in the cargo area is standard on every Uncharted, including the Premium FWD. This is a practical differentiator that many competing EVs offer only on upper trims.
Digital key: included. Phone-based access and start is standard from the Premium FWD.
All-Weather Package: included. Heated front seats, heated mirrors, and a wiper de-icer are standard on the Premium FWD — not a paid upgrade. For Nassau County winter mornings, this matters.
10-Way Power Driver Seat: included. The driver seat has full power adjustment across 10 directions on the Premium FWD — a feature that many competing entry EVs offer only with fewer adjustment positions.
What Premium FWD Omits vs. Sport
The step from Premium FWD to Sport adds:
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD (replaces FWD) — this is the headline difference
- X-MODE Dual Mode System with Hill Descent Control
- StarTex upholstery (Black or Gray) — the Premium FWD has Black Cloth only
- Heated steering wheel — the Premium FWD has a leather-wrapped but unheated wheel
- Driver seat memory
- 8-way power passenger seat (Premium FWD has no power passenger seat adjustment)
- Driver Monitor: Distraction Mitigation System
- Traffic Jam Assist
- 360-Degree Surround View Monitor
- Low-profile roof rails
- Illuminated front Subaru logo
The AWD + X-MODE combination is the central capability upgrade. The comfort additions — heated steering wheel, driver seat memory, power passenger seat, StarTex upholstery — are the daily experience upgrades.
Who Premium FWD Is Right For
The right buyer for Premium FWD is:
A buyer who wants to enter the all-electric Subaru lineup at the most accessible price and for whom front-wheel drive is adequate. This means:
- Covered or garage parking — vehicle starts on a clear surface, not an iced-over driveway
- Primarily paved-road commuting on maintained Nassau County roads and parkways
- Not relying on AWD confidence as a significant factor in their winter driving
- Using the vehicle primarily for solo or two-person commuting where rear seat heat and a power passenger seat are not priorities
- Valuing the EV technology, EyeSight, the 14-inch display, and the 120V outlet — all of which are fully present on Premium FWD
"The Premium FWD gets overlooked because buyers see 'FWD' in the name and assume it's missing things Subaru buyers care about. What it's actually missing is AWD and a few comfort features — but EyeSight, the 14-inch screen, dual wireless charging, the 120V outlet, and the All-Weather Package are all there from day one. For the right buyer — covered parking, primarily suburban commuting, not a heavy winter driver — the Premium FWD is a genuinely good all-electric vehicle. The key is being honest about whether AWD is something you need."
General Manager, Grand Prix Subaru
Safety data from NHTSA and IIHS; fuel economy from EPA. Actual mileage varies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Premium FWD have heated steering wheel? No. The Premium FWD has a leather-wrapped steering wheel without heat. A heated steering wheel is available starting at the Sport trim.
Does the Premium FWD have a power passenger seat? No. The Premium FWD has a 10-way power driver seat but does not include a power passenger seat. Power passenger seat adjustment arrives with the Sport.
Can I get Gray StarTex on the Premium FWD? No. The Premium FWD comes exclusively with Black Cloth (BC) upholstery. Gray StarTex and Black StarTex are available starting at the Sport trim.
Does the Premium FWD have rear seat heat? No. Heated rear seats are a GT-exclusive feature. The Premium FWD includes heated front seats (via the All-Weather Package) but not rear.
Configure a Premium FWD at Grand Prix Subaru
Browse current Uncharted inventory at Grand Prix Subaru or contact the team to schedule a Premium FWD test drive at 500 S Broadway in Hicksville.