The electric Mazda 6 predecessor is headed for Europe this summer. Mazda’s EV starts at around $20,000 in China, but prices are expected to be significantly higher in Europe. Here’s what we know about the Chinese-made EV so far.
Mazda unveiled the EZ-6 at the Beijing Motor Show alongside the Arata SUV last April. The EZ-6 is the all-electric predecessor to the Mazda 6 sedan.
Mazda’s Chinese joint venture, Changan Mazda, has been selling the EZ-6 in China since October. The electric sedan, which starts at just 139,800 yuan, or around $19,200, is already off to a hot sales start.
Based on Changan Auto’s hybrid platform, the EX-6 will be available in EV and extended diversity configurations in China. The all-electric edition has a CLTC range of up to six hundred kilometers (372 miles).
The electric Mazda EZ-6 measures 4,921 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,485 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,895 mm, approximately the length of a Tesla Model 3 (4,720 mm long, 1,922 mm wide and 1,441 mm). mm high with a wheelbase of 2,875 millimeters).
Inside, the EZ-6 features a sleek cabin design with a 14. 6″ infotainment formula and 10. 1″ driver demo screens. It also includes premium features like a 50-inch AR front demo and zero-gravity reclining seats.
The imported style will offer greater stability and high-speed handling on European roads. Mazda will present the updated EZ-6 at the Brussels Motor Show, which begins on Friday.
Like many automakers, Mazda seeks to comply with the EU’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements and with hefty fines. However, after the EU increased prices on Chinese EV imports by up to 45. 3%, Mazda will still have to pay the price.
China’s SAIC was hit the hardest with additional prices of 35. 3%, while Geely (18. 8%) and BYD (17%) were at the lower end. Other cooperating companies are subject to a customs duty of 20. 7%, while non-cooperating car brands will be subject to a duty of 35. 3%.
Earlier this week, we were informed that Mazda will be building a new modular battery factory in Japan to get its first committed electric vehicle. Although no details about the compromised electric vehicle have been revealed, Mazda said it will work through a new electric vehicle platform. The company aims to launch the new platform in 2027. Stay tuned for more information.
Update 01/25/10: Mazda officially unveils its new sixth car for Europe at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show.
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