Mazda Enters aโข New Era with the All-Electric 6e
Mazda is accelerating its commitment to electric โฃvehicles with the introduction of the 6e,building on the foundation laidโ by the earlier MX-30.โ The 6e aims to deliver the brand’s renowned driving experience – embodied in the “Jinba Ittai” ideology of driver andโ car as โคone – within a โขfully electric package.
elegant Design, Driver-Focused Interior
The 6e โshowcases Mazda’s “Kodo – Soul of Motion” design language, presenting a sleek and sporty profile that echoes the lines of the traditional Mazda 6, but with aโ distinctly modern aesthetic. Inside, theโ cabin prioritizes a minimalist elegance, utilizing premium materials like Nappa leather and Alcantara. โ Mazda has focused โon maintainingโ a driver-centric layout,ensuring โcomfort and control. A spacious interior is further enhanced by โa wide cabin floor and extended wheelbase, providing ample rear passenger โroom.
Performance and Range options
Mazdaโ will offer the 6e with a choice of battery packs.The standard configuration features โa 68.8 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, delivering a WLTP-certified range of approximately 479 km (298 miles). This โis paired with a 190 kW (258 hp) rear-wheel drive motor, enabling a โ0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time โคof 7.6 seconds. โฃEuropean โขcustomers will also โhave access to a version equippedโ with a larger 80 kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery, extending the WLTP range to up to 552 km (343โฃ miles). A 78kWh LFP batteryโค option with a 190kW motor is planned for the Australian market,โฃ promising a range exceeding โฃ500km.
Fast charging capabilities are โa โkey feature, with the 6e supporting up to 165 kW charging, allowing a 10% โฃto 80% charge in around 25 minutes. The model also โincorporates Vehicle-to-Loadโค (V2L) functionality, enabling the car to power external โdevices.
Dynamic Handling and Comprehensive Safety
While sharing a โฃplatform with the Changan Deepal L07, the 6e retains Mazda’s signature driving dynamics. The rear-wheel drive configuration and balanced weight โdistribution contribute to a responsive and engaging driving experience, particularly on winding roads.โฃ Though steering precision could โขbe improved, the 6e deliversโข a โstable and comfortable ride. Safety is prioritized with a suite of advancedโ driver-assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control,โ lane โkeepingโค assist, โand a 360-degree camera system.
Availability and Future Outlook
The Mazdaโค 6e is โขslated for release in the European market in 2025, with availability in Latvia anticipated in early to mid-2026. Pricing is estimated to begin around โฌ37,000 to โฌ50,000, depending onโ the chosen equipment level and battery size. This model โขrepresents a crucial step in Mazda’s electric vehicle strategy, positioning the brand to competeโข with established players like the โTesla Model 3 and Polestar 2.โข All new Mazda vehicles are backed by aโข comprehensive 6-year warranty.