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Mercedes Reveals 2026 CLA Shooting Brake EV With 473-Mile Range

Built on the versatile MMA platform, the compact wagon is set to reach Europe in March 2026.

Overview

  • Marks Mercedes-Benz’s first dedicated electric estate, extending the CLA family beyond its sedan counterpart.
  • Available as a rear-drive CLA 250+ and an all-wheel-drive CLA 350 4MATIC, both powered by an 85 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery.
  • 800-volt electrical architecture and up to 320 kW charging deliver around 300 km of range in a 10-minute session.
  • Practical shooting-brake design offers 455 L of cargo space, expandable to 1 290 L with rear seats down plus a 101 L illuminated frunk.
  • A 48 V mild-hybrid petrol variant is due early 2026 and a potential Australian launch is currently under evaluation.