Comparison
Subaru Uncharted vs Tesla Model S
Premium FWD vs Model S: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model S 410 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Subaru Uncharted $34,995 vs $109,990
Faster charging Subaru Uncharted 28 min vs 31 min
5-yr energy Subaru Uncharted $3,950 vs $4,200
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Subaru Uncharted
$114/mi vs $268/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Uncharted
28 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Uncharted
257 Wh/mi vs 270 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Subaru Uncharted | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium FWD | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,995 (better) | $109,990 |
| Range | 308 mi | 410 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 257 Wh/mi • 3.89 mi/kWh (better) | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 28 min (better) | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 69.9 | 88.7 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 114 $/mi (better) | 268 $/mi |
| Cargo | 23 cu ft | 25 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Subaru Uncharted if…
- You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $109,990 to start, $74,995 less.
Pick the Tesla Model S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 308 miles of rated range.
Availability: Tesla Model S production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Subaru Uncharted vs Tesla Model S
| Charging mix | Subaru Uncharted | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 257 Wh/mi | 270 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $3,950 | $4,200 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,200 | $8,650 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Subaru Uncharted | Tesla Model S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 209 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 183 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 30 min |
| DC port | NACS | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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