Mazda Australia has confirmed the next step in its electrification journey is battery power Mazda 6e is expected to land here around mid-2026 to combat popular midsize electric sedans like the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal.
The first battery electric vehicle (EV) to be offered by the Japanese brand in Australia since the MX-30 electric SUV, the 2026 Mazda 6e Liftback will be offered with a single powertrain configuration in multiple trim levels, with Mazda’s local team promising a starting price of “under $55,000”.
Why under $55,000 you ask? Well, that’s true of the best-selling Model 3 (priced from $54,900 plus on-road costs), although the Seal is available from just $46,990 plus on-road costs.
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The preliminary specifications for the Mazda 6e model delivered in Australia are as follows:
| Specifications | Mazda 6e |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single engine electric |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive |
| Performance | 190kW |
| battery | 78 kWh LFP |
| Charge | 30-80 percent in 15 minutes |
| Driving range | More than 500km |
Full pricing and specification details will be announced closer to launch.
Unveiled in 2024, the Mazda 6e was designed and built by the Changan-Mazda joint venture in China (where it is known as the EZ-6) and is closely related to the Deepal L07 and S07 – the latter was launched in Australia earlier this year.
Measuring 4921mm long, 1890mm wide and 1485mm tall, the EZ-6 is 56mm longer, 50mm narrower and 35mm taller than the now-discontinued Mazda 6 sedan. It will also be Mazda’s first new midsize car in over a decade.
Mazda Australia’s confirmation of a 78kWh LFP battery is interesting as overseas versions of the EZ-6/6e are available with a 68.8kWh LFP battery with a range of 479km and a larger 80kWh Li-ion NMC battery with a range of 552km.
There is also a range extender version (EREV), which combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with either 18.9kWh LFP or 28.4kW batteries, offering an EV range of 105-160km on the WLTP cycle. Mazda Australia says it has no current plans for the EREV version.
“(The Mazda 6e) has a role to play and we will bring it to market with full effort, full commitment in marketing, dealer support etc. We are doing our part to convince consumers that this is not a niche (car) reserved for just a few people,” Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi said Daily Sparkz.
“This is something that’s going to become normal in a lot of homes and in a lot of people’s lives. One of the things we can do as a brand and as an OEM is to provide that support at the 148 locations that are our dealer partners to give them the peace of mind that when you’re thinking about it, you can go to the people who have the knowledge and the experience to talk about whether (the 6e) is right for you or.” not.”
“But more importantly, it’s the maintenance part. Should people need assistance, we have trained technicians across Australia who can assist with charging and everything else.”
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