Impressive new electric car debuts

Mercedes-Benz is bulking up its impressive new CLA EV range.

The German manufacturer has put its new CLA Shooting Brake on the market in the UK. Pricing starts from just under £50,000 in the UK, which has historically high car prices, so it could creep into Australia below the $100K mark if it arrives.

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The single motor produces 213kW, while the dual motor has 260kW.

Both use an 85kWh battery, with the single motor’s range about 755km, but the dual-motor has slightly less range, roughly 726km. Both are some of the longest range EVs on the market.

It will have a max DC charge rate of 320kW, which will make it one of the fastest charging EVs on sale.

The interior features a 10.25-inch digital driver display and 12-inch touchscreen. There is a panoramic sunroof as standard.

The car measures 35mm longer and 27mm taller than the previous model that came in petrol, diesel and hybrid guises, with a 61mm longer wheelbase. 

Mercedes has experienced a solid sales boost in Australia for October 2025, up by more than 15 per cent on year-to-date data. 

Among its most-improved sellers for the month were its GLC and GLE wagon variants. 

It is unconfirmed at this stage as to whether the CLA Shooting Brake will head to Australia. The previous model CLA was introduced, which could indicate the Shooting Brake will arrive at some point.

Mercedes are releasing several new all-electric cars to the Aussie market next year, which includes the sedan version of the CLA in the second half of 2026.

As in the UK, the CLA Shooting Brake would not have a direct all-electric rival down under, but there are internal combustion wagons available.

The BMW 3 Series touring has 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre turbo-petrol options, and starts from $97,900, before on-road costs.

Another alternative is Audi’s A4 Avant, which comes in petrol or plug-in hybrid, starting from $92,900.

It’s expected that BMW and Audi will unveil all-electric versions of their wagon mid-sizers in the near future.