Update: ‘Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric’ and ‘Zeekr 7GT’ updated and ‘Denza Z9 GT,’ ‘New BMW i5 Touring (facelift),’ ‘VW ID. Passat (facelift),’ ‘Exeed ES GT,’ ‘Exeed Exlantix ES8,’ ‘Avatr 06T Wagon,’ and ‘Polestar 4 Wagon’ added.
The station wagon segment may be nonexistent in the United States, let alone an electric station wagon or electric estate car segment.
The decline can be attributed to the emergence of minivans and SUVs in the 1980s, which promised more interior space and better-performing engines. However, in Europe, UK, and China, the station wagon is still an important body style.
We’ve compiled a list of electric station wagon models that have just been introduced or are on the radar. Some of the existing options include the BMW i5 Touring, VW ID.7 Tourer, Audi A6 Avant e-tron, Nio ET5 Touring, Peugeot e-308 SW, and the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo.
1. Buick Electra-LT
The Buick Electra-LT is a large electric shooting brake concept developed for China. It rides low to the ground, with a sleek and sporty silhouette, and should carry at least 75% of the design into the production line.
At the front, a concave lower fascia lends a shark-like impression, though the unusual headlamp design could divide opinion outside its home market.
Along the sides, minimal character lines, a straight belt line, frameless windows, and slim digital mirrors contribute to a clean look. A sharply sloping roofline and steep rear glass underscore the low stance, while a full-width tail lamp infuses a futuristic twist to the rear fascia.
Release Date: Expected by 2026; confirmation awaited
2. BMW i3 Touring
In early 2025, BMW Group design chief Adrian van Hooydonk indicated to Autocar that the company will introduce an i3 Touring soon after revealing the sedan version in early 2026. BimmerPost says the model, codenamed “NA1,” enters production in 2027 at the San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico.
Built on the Neue Klasse platform, the i3 Touring will offer more space and a sleeker design than the 3 Series Touring. It should feature the Panoramic iDrive with a full-width head-up display, a central screen, and a steering wheel with ‘Shy Tech’ controls.
Likewise, the i3 Touring should capitalize on the new sixth-gen e-drive units, and come in RWD and AWD variants. The new 800V system will support 400 kW charging, cutting 10-80% charge times to about 20 minutes.
Release Date: Expected in 2027; confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from USD 55,000-65,000
3. Skoda Octavia Combi EV equivalent
Skoda previewed an Octavia Combi-style EV with a “Vision O” concept at the Munich Motor Show in September 2025.
The Octavia Combi EV will evolve Skoda’s Modern Solid design with a new “Tech-Loop” fascia, narrow T-shaped rear lights, aero wheels, a sloping roofline, angled B-pillar, and a raked D-pillar for a streamlined recipe. The cabin is set to avoid excessive digitalization while sticking to the brand’s “simply clever” philosophy.
The EV should match the Octavia Combi in size, but offer space and quality comparable to the Superb Combi. Riding on the Volkswagen Group’s SSP platform, it also faces delays as Skoda responds to slowing EV demand in Europe.
Release Date: 2027-28 (Europe)
Price: Estimated from USD 37,000
4. Lexus IS EV
In mid-December 2021, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) teased over 15 electric vehicles, and Lexus also revealed a glimpse of its future models, including two electric estates.
According to a report Best Car Web published on July 17, 2023, the next-gen Lexus IS will be an EV-only model. The report says the IS EV will be available as a station wagon as well.
However, considering that the popularity of regular station wagons is declining, Lexus will take a different approach. Instead of a flat-roofed, boxy body, it may release a sleek shooting brake that scores on style and delivers a longer range.
We will develop next-generation BEVs for Lexus brand by 2026, with everything from the battery and platform to how a car is built optimized for BEVs
Koji Sato, President & CEO, Toyota Motor Corporation
Release Date: By 2028 (Europe)
Price: USD 70,000 onwards (expected)
5. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric
The CLA Electric Shooting Brake adds practicality with an extended roof and a cargo area that holds 16.1 cu. ft., expandable to 45.6 cu. ft. by folding the rear seats. With a towing capacity of 3,968 lbs., it can manage a jet ski or two motorcycles on a trailer with ease.
Mercedes-Benz offers the electric station wagon in 250+ and 350 4MATIC versions, with an 85 kWh NMC battery pack that delivers a WLTP range of 473 miles and 454 miles, respectively.
The 250+ has a rear motor with 268 hp and 247 lb.-ft., accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds, and reaches 130 mph. The 350 4MATIC combines two motors for 349 hp and 380 lb.-ft., cuts 0 to 62 mph to 5.0 seconds, and maxes out at 130 mph.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric could be launched in the U.S. if enough customers express interest. “I’m ready to ship it,” former Mercedes-Benz Group CTO Markus Schäfer told Car and Driver at CES 2024, adding a condition that the decision depends on buyer interest.
Release Date: March 2026 (Europe)
Price: EUR 57,096 (approx. USD 67,200) in Germany
6. Zeekr 7GT
Zeekr has unveiled the 7GT, an electric shooting brake derived from the 007 sedan that we reviewed earlier. It features a flatter roofline, floating D-pillar design, and a raked rear windscreen for a sharp look. A longer panoramic sunroof enhances the sense of space, allowing plenty of light into the cabin.
Inside, it carries over a 13.02-inch instrument cluster, a 15.05-inch OLED touchscreen, and seats with 14-way adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage, and memory.
The 7GT provides 456 liters (16.1 cu. ft.) of cargo space, expandable to 1,390 liters (49.1 cu. ft.) by folding the rear seat, plus a 65-liter (2.3 cu. ft.) frunk. Zeekr offers the 7GT in a 416 hp/325 lb.-ft. single-motor RWD variant and a 637 hp/524 lb.-ft. dual-motor AWD variant.
Buyers can choose between 75 kWh LFP and 100 kWh NMC 800-volt battery packs. The former delivers a CLTC range of 404 miles in the single-motor RWD variant and 364 miles in the dual-motor AWD variant, while the latter delivers a CLTC range of 513 miles in the single-motor RWD variant and 454 miles in the dual-motor AWD variant.
Price: EUR 45,990 (approx. USD 54,100)
Release Date: July 1, 2026
7. BMW M3 Touring Electric
Strong demand for the first-ever BMW M3 Touring has prompted BMW to prepare a pure-electric version. BimmerPost reports that the BMW M3 Touring Electric carries the codename “BMW ZA1.”
Most variants of the BMW M3 Touring Electric will use a dual-motor setup with one motor on each axle. BMWBlog reported on October 28, 2024, that this version could deliver up to 670 horsepower.
A range-topping quad-motor version may follow with torque vectoring at each wheel for sharper handling. Regardless of the powertrain layout, the car should accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 3 seconds. An 800-volt battery system will supply consistent high power for continuous racetrack driving.
Release Date: Unconfirmed, expected in 2027
Price: Upwards of USD 100,000 (expected)
8. Denza Z9 GT
The Denza Z9 GT feels like a sumptuous station wagon, measuring 203.9 in. long, 78.3 in. wide, and 59.1 in. tall, with a wheelbase of 123 in. The exterior has a low front end, sleek profile, and tapered rear with a deployable spoiler. Inside, it follows the tech-heavy theme we observe in many premium Chinese EVs.
The Z9 sports three motors, one at the front and two at the rear, producing a whopping 952 horsepower. It sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 3 seconds and hits a top speed of 168 mph. A 100.1 kWh LFP battery supports 270 kW DC charging and delivers a 391-mile CLTC range. According to a report from Handelsblatt, the Z9 GT will hit European markets this spring.
Release Date: Spring 2026
Price: EUR 75,000 (approx. USD 88,200)
9. New BMW i5 Touring (facelift)
The BMW i5 Touring is one of the few electric wagons available from a luxury brand globally. Although it was introduced in February 2024, spy shots hint that a mid-cycle update may already be in the works.
The facelifted BMW i5 Touring should feature redesigned headlamp graphics, restyled bumpers, and new 19-inch alloy wheels. More noticeable improvements are likely to be seen on the inside, with new features such as the BMW Panoramic Vision, a front passenger display, and massage front seats.
BMW may try to improve the efficiency of the car as well, targeting a higher WLTP range of close to 400 miles. The company is testing the new i5 Touring in Europe and could launch it in the first markets in mid-2027.
Release Date: Mid-2027 (Europe); confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from around EUR 74,000 (approx. USD 87,000)
10. New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric (facelift)
The first-ever Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has received its mid-cycle refresh. The new electric wagon has a sharper and more upmarket exterior, with an illuminated brand logo and compass-inspired light strips at the front making it immediately recognizable.
Intelli-Lux HD headlamps, new 18-inch alloy wheels, and Intelli-Seats (front) are also among the noteworthy changes of the facelifted Astra Sports Tourer Electric. A larger, 58 kWh battery pack delivers a WLTP range of 445 km (277 miles), marking an improvement of 34 km (21 miles).
Release Date: Spring 2026 (UK); confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from around GBP 35,000 (approx. USD 47,000)
11. VW ID. Passat (facelift)
Following the ID.4 this year, the ID.7 and ID.7 Tourer could undergo a mid-life facelift towards the end of 2027. And won’t be surprised if the latter is renamed to VW ID. Passat Tourer/Estate.
And with the introduction of the urban BEV family from 2026 and the ID.7 from 2027 onwards, Volkswagen will benefit from a full segment coverage.
VW Group CFO and COO Arno Antlitz appeared to tease the new ID.7 while talking about new products at the Volkswagen Group Product & Tech Update on September 9, 2025
The updated EV should debut a more aggressive exterior inspired by the upcoming VW ID. Polo. Inside, we expect to see improved ergonomics with regular buttons and knobs on the steering wheel and switches for the climate control system.
Besides borrowing other MEB+ platform updates, Volkswagen may introduce a larger instrument cluster in the ID.7 with this update, and switch to a new software.
Release Date: 2027-28 (Europe); confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from around EUR 55,000 (USD 64,700)
12. Exeed ES GT
The Exeed ES GT is a large electric shooting brake that will likely compete with the VW ID.7 Tourer/VW ID. Passat in the European markets.
Derived from the Exeed Exlantix ES sedan, it has been confirmed to be offered in an EREV variant and may also be sold in a pure electric variant. The latter could accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in under 4 seconds, achieve a top speed of up to 130 mph, and deliver a WLTP range of around 350 miles.
Exeed is a premium brand of China’s Chery Auto, and according to a report from Automotive News Europe, the company will offer its cars in European markets, beginning with Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway. British media reports suggest that a UK launch is also on the cards.
Release Date: Late 2026 (Europe); confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from around EUR 50,000 (approx. USD 58,800)
13. Exeed Exlantix ES8
The Exeed Exlantix ES8 is expected to be a shooting brake positioned above the ES GT, featuring a more high-tech design and aerodynamic exterior. This model will likely be engineered for better performance and comfor, targeting customers in the top-end segment.
Release Date: Early 2027 (Europe); confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from around EUR 60,000 (approx. USD 70,600)
14. Avatr 06T Wagon
Chinese automaker Changan plans to introduce the Avatr brand in Europe by 2027, Klaus Zyciora, its vice president and global head of design, told Reuters in December 2025. One of the first products of this premium brand in the region could be the 06T Wagon.
Changan has yet to reveal the 06T Wagon, but teasers suggest it will be a large electric wagon competing with the Exeed ES GT and VW ID.7 Tourer/ID. Passat. The new EV could be offered in EREV and BEV variants, with the latter delivering a WLTP range of about 325 miles.
Release Date: Mid-2027 (Europe); confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from around EUR 48,000 (approx. USD 56,500)
15. Polestar 4 Wagon
The Polestar 4 is a radical SUV-coupe designed without a rear windshield, but it will receive a wagon variant in Q4 2026. Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller has confirmed plans to launch the upcoming electric wagon in the U.S.
Spy shots (via CarNewsChina.com) have revealed that the Polestar 4 Wagon will have a back glass and, with the inherent advantage of its body style, offer more cargo space. It would adopt a slightly raised stance, a tapered fastback roofline, and fuller body surfaces that give it a crossover-leaning silhouette. These cues could broaden its appeal beyond traditional wagon markets, including the U.S.
Release Date: 2026-27; confirmation awaited
Price: Expected to start from around USD 58,000
Featured Image: TopElectricSUV’s rendering of a Mercedes shooting brake
A Mechanical Engineer by qualification, I started out as an automotive editor of a regional magazine in 2011. In my 11 years of experience in creating automotive content, I’ve traveled around the world to review, analyze and report on the world’s top electrified cars.
