Subaru’s new electric SUV is now a trending topic on online forums and social media ahead of its reveal on April 1, 2026, at the New York Auto Show. It is the long-expected three-row family SUV related to the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV that will be a larger, more practical alternative to the Trailseeker.
Here are our expectations for the all-electric three-row SUV.
Design
The exterior of the 2027 Highlander EV presents a clear indication of the package Subaru will use. The donor model measures 198.8 inches long, 78.3 inches wide, 67.3 inches tall, and rides on a 120.1-inch wheelbase.
Our exclusive rendering presents the Subaru version with a more upright front end, split lighting, heavier lower cladding, a darker upper body treatment, and roof rails. This combination would lend the Subaru a more rugged look and is guided by details from the official Subaru teasers.
Interior
Like the Highlander EV, expect three rows with seating for up to seven, more than 45 cubic feet of cargo space with the third row folded flat, a 14-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch driver display, ambient lighting, and a panoramic glass roof.
Based on the Toyota donor model, the Subaru three-row SUV should also feature ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, one-touch second-row folding for easier third-row access, a head-up display, USB-C ports in all three rows, rear window shades, tablet and phone storage slots, 18 cupholders across the cabin, and a hands-free power liftgate.
Specifications
Similar to the Highlander EV, we expect the Subaru family SUV to come in 77.0 kWh and 95.8 kWh battery sizes, with the focus on the all-wheel drive powertrain that delivers 420 hp. We expect Subaru to lean toward standard AWD, more off-pavement-focused software tuning, and a higher-capability image for its three-row model.
Toyota quotes a manufacturer-estimated 320-mile range for AWD Highlander EV grades equipped with the 95.8 kWh battery. Subaru has already confirmed 420 hp for its upcoming electric SUV, so a lower range figure, potentially in the 280-300-mile bracket, would not be surprising.
For U.S. buyers, 280 miles would be enough for routes such as New York City to Washington, D.C, without stoppages. A NACS port and a target 10-80 percent fast-charging time of around 30 minutes should be shared by both vehicles.
Price & Release Date
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Subaru will reveal the car at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on April 1. We expect that the company will announce variants and pricing in the summer, and begin customer deliveries toward the end of the year. We estimate prices to begin at around USD 55,000, with competitors such as the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the Kia EV9.
Featured image: TopElectricSUV’s illustration of the three-row Subaru electric SUV
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 17 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading global CEOs and vehicle developers.
