Following its launch debut in the China in November last year, the Mazda EZ-6 will arrive at European dealerships in the summer of 2025. For the Old Continent, the fully electric sedan will be renamed to the Mazda 6e and will be offered with two powertrains.
The base variant is simply called the Mazda 6e and will come with a 68.8-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery providing 479 km of range following the WLTP standard. Power from the battery is sent to a rear-mounted electric motor rated at 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 320 Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h. With 200 kW DC charging, a 10-80% state of charge can be reached in about 22 minutes, with 235 km of range added in only 15 minutes.
The next option for buyers is the Mazda 6e Long Range, which gets a larger 80-kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery for 552 km of range. While the range is higher with this battery, the power output is less at 245 PS (241 hp or 180 kW), although torque is the same at 320 Nm. The top speed is identical to the base variant, but the century sprint time is slightly longer at 7.8 seconds.
Curiously, the DC charging capacity is reduced to 95 kW for the Long Range, with a 10-80% state of charge requiring approximately 45 minutes. It should be noted that Long Range setup isn’t offered in China, which instead gets a 56.1-kWH LFP battery as an alternative. Both powertrains for Europe also come with AC charging support at a peak capacity of 11 kW – 10-80% state of charge in either eight (6e) or 9.5 hours (6e Long Range).
Design-wise, the 6e is a carbon copy of the EZ-6, with notable cues being the illuminated grille wing and logo, which, along with the taillight bar, pulsates with light to indicate the battery charging status. There’s also an active rear spoiler that deploys automatically at 90 km/h and can be manually operated. The exterior can be had in eight metallic colours, including Melting Cooper and Aero Grey, while the wheels are 19-inch aluminium units.
Inside, passengers will find a panoramic sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, Warm Beige or Black artificial leather upholstery (Tan Nappa leather paired with suede is an option), an augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD), a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a rear touchscreen and a 14-speaker SonyPRO sound system.
Drivers can also use hand gesture control, which is a first for the Mazda along with the AR-HUD, while the Bluetooth key function allows a smartphone to be used to unlock and start the car, usable by up to three people. Mazda also touts six ‘Smart Modes’ that adjust several vehicle functions with one command, including Leaving Mode, Rest Mode, Relax Mode, Car Wash Mode, Private Call Mode and Fresh Air Mode.
The 6e is expected to bag a five-star Euro NCAP rating with its list of driver assistance systems that include emergency lane keeping, front and rear collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, secondary collision reduction, speed limit assist and traffic sign recognition. These functions are supported by a suite of cameras, millimetre-wave radars and ultrasonic radars.
In addition to Europe, the 6e will also go on sale in the United Kingdom in the first half of 2026, confirming the availability of a right-hand drive version. It was announced in late November last year that Bermaz Changan, a new subsidiary of Bermaz Auto, had been awarded distributorship rights for Deepal brand electric vehicles (EVs), with the S05 and S07 expected to be launched here in mid-2025.
Changan has a joint venture in China with Mazda, which is another brand in BAuto’s portfolio along with Kia and Xpeng. The EZ-6, which is the electrified successor to the Mazda 6 there, uses the same EPA electric hybrid platform as the Deepal L07 (formerly the SL03). With the EZ-6 set to arrive in right-hand drive UK, could there be a possibility the 6e will come to us too? There’s no official word for now, so fingers crossed.
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