16 upcoming/new electric station wagon (estate) models

Update (January 19, 2025): ‘Audi A6 Avant e-tron’, ‘Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric,’ and ‘Zeekr 007 station wagon’ revised.

The station wagon segment may be nonexistent in the United States, let alone an electric station wagon or electric estate car segment. This can be attributed to the emergence of minivans and SUVs in the 1980s, which promised more interior space and better-performing engines. However, in markets like Europe and the UK, the station wagon is still considered an important body style.

We’ve compiled a list of 17 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, MG5 EV, Nio ET5 Touring, Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric, Peugeot e-308 SW, and the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo.

AUDI E

AUDI E concept front three quarter
The E is the first model of Audi and SAIC’s new joint venture brand for China – AUDI. Image Source: AUDI

‘AUDI’ is Audi and SAIC’s new joint venture brand for China and the ‘E’ is the new brand’s first model. Still in the concept stage, the electric station wagon measures 4,870 mm (191.7 in.) in length, 1,990 mm (78.3 in.) in width, and 1,460 mm (57.5 in.) in height. The car’s wheelbase spans 2,950 mm (116.1 in.).

Designed with offbeat lights and a highly minimalist interior dominated by screens, the AUDI E looks like a typical modern Chinese EV and is anything but Audi as we know it. It gets a motor on each axle, producing 570 kW (764 hp) of total power and 800 Nm (590 lb.-ft.) of total torque. The electric station wagon does 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds. It has a 100 kWh battery pack, estimated to deliver a CLTC range of 700 km (435 miles). In just 10 minutes, this battery pack can add more than 370 km (230 miles) of range.

Release Date – Expected later in 2025; confirmation awaited

Buick Electra-LT

Buick Electra-LT concept front three quarter
The production version of the Buick Electra-LT concept could rival the Zeekr 001 and the production version of the AUDI E concept. Image Source: Buick

The Buick Electra-LT is a large electric shooting brake concept designed for China, and the production model is expected to compete with the Zeekr 001 and the AUDI E. The car sits low and features a sleek exterior, which endows it with a sporty character.

The Buick Electra-LT has a concave section in the lower part of the fascia, making it reminiscent of a shark and giving it a powerful first impression. However, the odd design of its headlamps may not strike a chord with some customers, especially outside China.

Minimal character lines, a straight belt line, frameless windows, and slim digital mirrors present the Buick Electra-LT’s side profile a clean look. The roofline dramatically slopes, emphasizing the low height of the car. A steeply raked back glass adds to the car’s sporty character, while a full-width tail lamp communicates its high-tech nature.

Release Date – Expected later in 2025; confirmation awaited

BMW i3 Touring

According to Bimmerpost, a BMW i3 Touring will be a part of the global 3 Series Electric family. Codenamed ‘BMW NA1,’ the i3 Touring will roll out of the BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosi (Mexico) starting in 2027, claims the forum post. We see it as another excuse for it to be tested with car buyers in the United States!

BMW i3 Touring illustration
BMW reportedly plans to offer an electric wagon based on the future i3 sedan. Pictured is an illustration of the i3 Touring by Sugar Design (via Instagram).

Thanks to the electric-only Neue Klasse platform, the i3 Touring can be sleeker and more spacious than the 3 Series Touring, which measures 4.7 meters (185.0 in.) in length, has a 2.9 meter (114.2 in.) wheelbase, and offers 500-1,510 liters (17.6-52.9 cu.ft.) of luggage space. Thanks to the flat floor, even if lower than the combustion model (1.4 meters or 55.1 inches), it can still offer plenty of room. The ‘Frunk’ could make a return in electric BMWs beginning with the Neue Klasse i3 family.

BMW Group could use the sixth-gen e-drive units it plans to make in Steyr, Austria, from later in 2025, in the i3 Touring. The company may offer it in single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD variants. The 800V electrical architecture would pave the way for ultra-fast charging, allowing customers to charge the electric wagon at up to 350 kW and complete the 10-80% charging in around 20 minutes.

Release Date – Expected in 2027; confirmation awaited

Price – Expected to start from USD 55,000-65,000

Skoda Octavia Combi EV equivalent

Skoda Combi electric estate teaser
Skoda acknowledges that some buyers want the practicality of the SUV but are not a fan of its shape, which is why the estate style is the perfect compromise. Image: Skoda

Measuring approximately 4.6 meters in length, the first-ever Skoda electric estate will be a compact model comparable to the Octavia Combi. However, it will have the space and quality of a mid-size estate. The Czech automaker has released a teaser of the exterior (pictured above), which embodies the brand’s new design language, Modern Solid.

Skoda’s electric station wagon should be based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform, an improved version of the MEB. While MEB EVs are available with 110-220 kW powertrains, MEB+ EVs will be available with 110-290 kW powertrains. Moreover, while MEB EVs take about 30 minutes for a 10-80% DC fast-charging session, MEB+ EVs will take approximately 20 minutes.

Originally, Skoda planned to launch its first electric estate in 2026. Recently, the company postponed it to 2027-28, an Autocar report citing CEO Klaus Zellmer said on October 2, 2024. The Czech automaker is pushing back the potential Skoda electric estate because of the slowdown in EV demand in European countries, which would be the car’s main markets.

Release Date – 2027-28 (Europe)

Price – Estimated from $37,000

Audi A6 Avant e-tron

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is an executive station wagon like the Mercedes E-Class All Terrain we have in the U.S., but fully electric and without any off-roading treatment. Packing features like Matrix LED headlights with digital light signatures in the DRLs, second-gen digital OLED rear lights, second-gen virtual mirrors with a power-folding function, a panoramic sunroof with switchable transparency, and triple dashboard displays, the electric station wagon is aimed at tech-savvy customers.

Audi A6 Avant e-tron front three quarter
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron looks very close to the concept unveiled in March 2022. Image: Audi

Based on the PPE platform, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron uses a 94.9 kWh (net) battery pack that consists of prismatic lithium-ion cells and is chargeable at up to 11 kW (AC)/270 kW (DC). The battery pack powers a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 362 hp (375 hp in launch control mode) and 416.7 lb.-ft. of torque. A 0-62 mph sprint comes in just 5.4 seconds, while the top speed is restricted to 130.5 mph. On a full charge, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron delivers a WLTP range of 447.4 miles.

There’s also a hot Audi S6 Avant e-tron, which adds a front motor, leading to a system power of 496 hp (543 hp in launch control mode). The front motor develops 202.8 lb.-ft. of torque, while the rear motor generates 427.8 lb.-ft. of torque. This variant hits 0 to 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds (3.9 seconds in launch control mode) and offers a higher governed top speed of 149.1 mph. The performance focus obviously means the WLTP range takes a hit – 402 miles.

Both Audi A6 Avant e-tron and Audi S6 Avant e-tron offer 17.7 cu. ft. of cargo space, expandable to 50.2 cu. ft. by folding the rear seat. They also have a small frunk, which adds 1.0 cu. ft. to the luggage space. Customers can conveniently open it with a swipe gesture on the car’s body ahead of the hood.

Audi has launched the A6 Avant e-tron and S6 Avant e-tron in Germany and will launch them in the UK in February 2025. Unfortunately, it does not plan to bring it to the U.S.

Release Date – In Launch Phase

Price – EUR 64,450/USD 66,406 onwards (Germany)

Lexus IS EV

Lexus future electric estates
Lexus wants to become a full EV company by 2035 and embrace new body styles in the process. Image: Lexus

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. These look like swanky shooting brakes, though, not your ordinary station wagons.

During its FY2023 financial results press briefing on May 10, 2023, TMC announced an ambitious plan to launch 10 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, alongside a teaser. The lineup includes two luxury models, one of which seems to be a sedan, while the other exhibits design cues of an estate. These 2026 models will be built on a new vehicle platform, incorporating a new electronic platform and software platform.

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 slightly different approach. Instead of a flat-roofed, boxy design, it will release a fluidic shooting brake that scores on style and delivers a higher range.

Given how TMC wants Lexus EVs to account for 100 percent of the brand’s sales in North America, Europe, and China by 2030 and go 100 percent electric by 2035, there could be a chance at least one of the two teased electric station wagon models, most likely the IS EV, will make it to the United States.

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 – 2026 (Europe)

Price – USD 70,000 onwards (expected)

Volvo EV60 Cross Country

Robin Page, Volvo Cars’ former design boss, had told EV Central that customers need a car lower than an SUV but with a lot of cargo space. Will it launch a Volvo V Series electric successor in a few years and continue selling station wagons in the electric era? Probably. It makes sense for the company to be looking at an electric station wagon, CEO Jim Rowan told Auto Express. He then asked on LinkedIn if it was time for Volvo to do a “proper electric wagon.

Recently, citing an Automotive News scoop story, Carscoops reported a Volvo EV60 Cross Country is in the pipeline. No details about this rugged electric station wagon are available at the moment, though.

The proportions of any future Volvo V60 electric successor will differ significantly from Sweden’s current estate models. Designed as EVs from the outset, these cars won’t need an engine space or a prominent open grille like an ICE model. The interior of the born-electric Volvos would be spacious and practical, with multiple storage areas and a flat floor. The company will avoid animal leather and use sustainable materials instead.

On July 13, 2022, Volvo Trademark Holding AB filed trademark applications for 14 new names at EUIPO. Three of them could be useful for Volvo Cars’ electric station wagons: Volvo EV40, Volvo EV60, and Volvo EV90.

Release Date – By 2026

Price – USD 45,000 onwards (expected)

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Shooting Brake

SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center, has talked about a new body style for the company’s electric sedan. Asked if Hyundai designers considered a liftback for the Ioniq 6, Lee told Auto Express that he “can make a great hatchback out of that; a shooting brake.” Hyundai appears interested in offering the Ioniq 6 in an alternative body style that’s more practical but also more stylish than a traditional station wagon or estate.

Other Hyundai Motor Group brands have flirted with shooting brakes in the past, featuring combustion engines. In 2018, Kia introduced the ProCeed with a five-door shooting brake body. In 2021, Genesis launched the G70 Shooting Brake in the same format, targeting the European market. It could be argued that Hyundai’s turn to release a shooting brake is long overdue. The Ioniq 6 Shooting Brake, with its sleek lines, could have a big appeal in European markets, where sedans are not as popular as in the United States or China.

Release Date – Mid-decade

Price – EUR 60,000 (USD 61,821) in Germany (expected)

Mercedes EQE Shooting Brake

Instead of a conventional Mercedes EQE Wagon (Mercedes EQE T-Modell for our German readers), Stuttgart could be planning a Mercedes EQE Shooting Brake (via Auto Bild), which could be relatively more fashionable and aerodynamic, serving both form and function. Compared to the sedan, it would feature a longer and higher roofline, and the trunk volume would be between the EQE and the EQE SUV. Note that Mercedes-Benz has not confirmed additional EQE derivatives.

Mercedes EQE Shooting Brake (Estate:Station Wagon) illustration
With Audi and BMW having confirmed mid-size electric station wagons, it’s likely that Mercedes won’t be far behind. Pictured is TopElectricSUV’s rendition of the Mercedes EQE Shooting Brake.

The EQE doesn’t have a large trunk due to the extremely short rear overhang that measures 930 mm. The E-Class sedan, with its 1,150 mm rear overhang, offers 540 liters of trunk space. Extending the rear of the EQE would have brought its length precariously close to that of the EQS.

With a crouched rear, extra headroom for rear-seat passengers, and a larger load compartment, the EQE Shooting Brake should be more stylish and practical than its donor. In European markets, where customers appreciate sedan-like driving dynamics and the extra space that these long-body vehicles provide, it could be a more appealing option. We hold little hope for the EQE SB in the U.S., given the company didn’t bring down the CLS Shooting Brake or the CLA Shooting Brake.

Release Date – Expected mid-decade; confirmation awaited

Price – EUR 70,000 (USD 72,125) in Germany (expected)

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric teaser
Buyers who find the i5 Touring or A6 Avant e-tron too big or expensive will see the CLA Shooting Brake Electric as an enticing option. Image Source: Mercedes-Benz Group

On September 3, 2023, Ola Källenius, CEO, Mercedes-Benz Group, confirmed the launch of an electric shooting brake on the MMA platform. “We will introduce four new models developed from scratch on our new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA): a four-door coupe, a shooting brake, and two stunning SUVs,” he said. It’s safe to assume that Källenius was referring to a Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric.

Like the sedan version, which was showcased with a light camouflage at the 39th Festival d’Hyères from October 10 to 13, 2024, it would have familiar proportions and several aerodynamic efficiency improvement measures, including retractable door handles that sit flush with the body when not needed. Similarly, its rear combination lamps will likely have a rounded outer end featuring a star-shaped light signature.

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Electric could be launched in the U.S. if enough customers express interest. “I’m ready to ship it,” 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 – Expected in 2026

Price – EUR 55,000 (USD 56,669) in Germany (expected)

Lotus Emeya Shooting Brake

A wagon version of the Lotus Emeya could arrive after 2026, adding a fourth lifestyle model to the brand, and enable it to compete with the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo.

Mike Johnstone, Vice President, Commercial – Group Lotus, has said that the company is aware of changing customer tastes and the emergence of new market segments and will continue maximizing opportunities wherever they appear. Ben Payne, Vice President of Design, Group Lotus, while refusing to confirm any plans, has reportedly said that products like the shooting brake would appeal to many creative people, and that the design team is always looking at doing things a bit differently, as per Autocar.

Glancing at the Emeya’s spec sheet offers an idea about what the shooting brake could have in store. The dual-motor system on the top-spec electric sedan develops up to 675 kW (905 hp), giving it a 0-62 mph time of 2.78 seconds. The 102 kWh battery is expected to give it a range upward of 350 miles (WLTP), and the shooting brake variant could perform slightly better in this aspect.

Release Date – Unconfirmed, expected after 2026

Price – Upwards of USD 100,000 (expected)

NETA S Shooting Brake

Neta S Shooting Brake front three quarter
NETA Auto is reportedly considering launching models in the European market, and if the rumor is true, the Neta S Shooting Brake will likely be among the first launches in the region. Image: NETA Auto

China’s NETA Auto has introduced the Neta S Shooting Brake in EREV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) and pure electric variants. The NETA S Shooting Brake retains the coupe-like shape of the NETA S sedan, but the rear is redesigned for a longer roof and is finished with a spoiler on top. The electric station wagon is equipped with a LiDAR in the front part of the roof.

Positioned in the mid-to-large size vehicle class, the Neta S Shooting Brake measures 4,980 mm (196.1 inches) in length, 1,980 mm (78 inches) in width, and 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) in height and has a 2,980 mm (117.3 inches) wheelbase. It is based on the Shan-Hai Platform 2.0.

Customers can choose between RWD and AWD variants, with the former packing 200 kW (268 hp) and 330 Nm (243 lb.-ft.) of torque and the latter 370 kW (496 hp) and 640 Nm (472 lb.-ft.) of torque. The RWD variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 7.0 seconds, while the AWD variant takes only 3.9 seconds for the same. However, both have the same top speed – 185 km/h (115 mph).

Neta Auto uses a 64.84 kWh LFP battery pack in the S Shooting Brake’s RWD variant and a 91 kWh NMC battery pack in its AWD variant. The RWD variant has a CLTC range of 510 km (317 miles) and the AWD variant 640 km (398 miles).

Release Date – Now on sale (China)

Price – CNY 159,900 onwards/USD 21,857 (China)

Zeekr 007 GT

Zeekr plans to launch an electric shooting brake called ‘007 GT’ derived from the 007 executive sedan internationally later in 2025. The Chinese automaker has released the first teasers of the upcoming model.

The Zeekr 007 GT looks sportier than a traditional station wagon. Its elongated and flatter roofline, broader C-pillar, and a more raked rear windscreen lend it a more dynamic styling. It has a longer panoramic sunroof, which should give occupants a greater sense of space and an even more unhindered view of the sky.

zeekr 007 GT teaser
The Zeekr 007 station wagon would target buyers with an active lifestyle. Image: X/ZeekrGlobal

Anticipated features include a 13.02-inch HD instrument cluster display, a 15.05-inch 2.5K OLED touchscreen infotainment system, and 14-way electric adjustment with heating, memory, ventilation, and massage functions, borrowed from the sedan. The longer roof will provide more practicality with additional space and the ability to carry longer items like skiing equipment.

Spy shots suggest Zeekr will offer the 007 station wagon with 19-inch wheels wrapped in 245/45 R19 tires, although that will likely be one of several options in different designs and sizes. The company should sell it in a single-motor RWD variant with 310 kW (416 hp) and 440 Nm (325 lb.-ft.) of torque and a dual-motor AWD variant with 475 kW (637 hp) and 710 Nm (524 lb.-ft) of torque.

We expect two options for the battery pack as well – 75 kWh LFP and 100 kWh NMC, both with an operating voltage of 800 volts and ultra-fast charging capability. The former should deliver a CLTC range of around 670 km (416 miles) and the latter around 850 km (528 miles). Zeekr currently sells in limited European markets, and the electric shooting brake, in our opinion, is a sure-shot addition to the EU line-up.

Exeed Exlantix ES Shooting Brake

Exeed Exlantix ES Shooting Brake front three quarter
The Exeed Exlantix ES Shooting Brake will likely compete with the Neta S Shooting Brake. Image Source: Weibo

Exeed, a premium brand of Chinese automaker Chery, could launch a shooting brake version of its Exlantix ES (Sterra ES) executive car in the coming months. On August 14, 2024, Huang Zhaogen, the company’s general manager, revealed a CAD video of the potential Exlantix ES Shooting Brake on Weibo, asking his followers if they like the car and its pistachio green color.

The Exeed Exlantix ES Shooting Brake carries over its donor model’s design for the most part. Apart from the typical conversion changes like a longer roof, a roof spoiler, and a bigger rear quarter glass, it flaunts a newly designed, thinner full-width tail light.

The Exlantix ES Shooting Brake is expected with the same 800-volt CATL battery pack in 77 kWh and 100 kWh versions as the Exlantix ES sedan. Similarly, it could give customers a choice of RWD and AWD variants, with the former packing a rear motor that produces 230 kW/425 Nm of torque and the latter combining the same with a front motor that develops 124 kW and 238 Nm of torque.

We expect the car to hit 0-62 mph in approximately 4 seconds and max out at 130 mph. As for the CLTC range, the electric station wagon could travel up to around 525 miles on a full charge.

BMW M3 Touring Electric

Thanks to the strong demand for the first-ever BMW M3 Touring, a similar pure-electric model is in the pipeline. The BMW M3 Touring Electric goes by the codename ‘BMW ZA1,’ reports BimmerPost. With the BMW i3 Touring (codename: BMW NA1) scheduled to enter production in November 2026, the BMW M3 Touring Electric should celebrate its world premiere in mid-2027.

Most configurations of the BMW M3 Touring Electric should use one motor on each axle and the top-end configuration may sport two powerhouses at both ends. A report BMWBlog published on October 28, 2024, suggests that the dual-motor variant will pack up to approximately 670 hp. The quad-motor variant will likely offer significantly better handling because of infinitely adjustable torque vectoring at each wheel.

The number of motors aside, it’s likely that the BMW M3 Touring Electric will hit 0-62 mph sprint in just about 3 seconds. The battery pack will operate at 800 volts and thus consistently deliver high power to the motors to let customers enjoy back-to-back multiple laps of intense driving on the racetrack.

Release Date – Unconfirmed, expected in 2027

Price – Upwards of USD 100,000 (expected)

Denza Z9 GT

Denza Z9 GT front three quarter
The Denza Z9 GT is heading to Europe as the brand’s first launch in the region, as per Autocar UK. Image: Denza

The Denza Z9 GT is a full-size station wagon like the defunct Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, but even bigger, and optionally available as an EV. It measures 5,180 mm (203.9 in.) in length, 1,990 mm (78.3 in.) in width, and 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) in height and has a 3,125 mm (123.0 in.) wheelbase. The long-roofed electric car features a visibly low and sloping front end, a matching sleek side profile, and a tapered rear end with a deployable spoiler. The interior isn’t very distinctive, though, lacking character and giving a typical tech-focused Chinese car vibe.

The Denza Z9 GT employs three motors, one in the front and two in the back, which produce a system power of 952 hp. No wonder, then, the car is ridiculously quick, hitting 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in just 3.4 seconds! Flat out, it goes up to 240 km/h (149 mph). A 100.1 kWh LFP battery pack chargeable at up to 270 kW powers the motors and gives the car a CLTC range of 630 km (391 miles).

As per new media reports, Denza is looking to bring the Z9 GT to Europe. Autocar has received information that the electric shooting brake would be its first launch in the old continent.

Release Date – September 2024 (China)

Price – Expected around CNY 359,800/USD 49,183 onwards (China)

Featured Image: TopElectricSUV’s rendering of the next-gen MG5 Estate