Comparison

Subaru Uncharted vs Tesla Model Y

Premium FWD vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Subaru Uncharted $34,995 vs $45,990
Faster charging Subaru Uncharted 28 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $3,950 vs $3,850

Winner by category

5 categories compared
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Subaru Uncharted
$114/mi vs $129/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Uncharted
28 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 257 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Subaru Uncharted and Tesla Model Y
Spec Subaru Uncharted Tesla Model Y
Trim used Premium FWD Premium RWD
MSRP (USD) $34,995 (better) $45,990
Range 308 mi 357 mi (better)
Efficiency 257 Wh/mi • 3.89 mi/kWh 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 250 kW (better)
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 28 min (better) 33 min
Roadtrip score 69.9 82 (better)
USD per mile of range 114 $/mi (better) 129 $/mi
Cargo 23 cu ft 30 cu ft (better)

Pick the Subaru Uncharted if…

  • You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $45,990 to start, $10,995 less.

Pick the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You drive long days: 357 vs 308 miles of rated range.
  • You haul gear: 30 vs 23 cu ft of listed cargo space.

5-year energy cost: Subaru Uncharted vs Tesla Model Y

Charging mixSubaru UnchartedTesla Model Y
Efficiency257 Wh/mi250 Wh/mi
All home charging$2,900$2,850
80% home, 20% public DC$3,950$3,850
All public DC fast charging$8,200$8,000

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 UnchartedTesla Model Y
First leg (90% to 10%)209 mi243 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop183 mi212 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 55 minabout 65 min
DC portNACSNACS

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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