The electric successor to the Mazda 6 will arrive in Europe this summer. After all, Mazda has introduced its new electric vehicle, the Mazda 6e, with almost 350 miles of range. Check out the new Mazda EV below.
Mazda unveiled the 6e at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium on Friday. The sleek electric sedan is the European version of the Mazda EZ-6, sold in China.
The EZ-6 is manufactured through Mazda’s Chinese joint venture, Changan Mazda. It has been on sale in China since October, at just 139,800 yuan, or less than $20,000. Now, Mazda is introducing the Chinese-made electric vehicle to Europe.
Mazda said the new 6e is “designed with the functionality and drivability needed to meet the desires of European customers. “
Although it’s tailored for European buyers, the 6e was still developed by Mazda and its Chinese partners. You can see the new EV still includes the classic Mazda design. However, the 6e is powered by Changan’s hybrid platform and is loaded with the latest in-cabin smart tech.
In China, the EZ-6 is available in EV and extended diversity configurations. The all-electric model offers a CLTC range of up to six hundred kilometers.
Mazda will offer two battery functions in Europe, 80 kWh and 68. 8 kWh. The larger battery (80 kWh) offers a WLTP range of up to 343 miles (552 km), while the smaller option can achieve a range of up to three hundred miles (479 km).
At 4,921 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,491 mm roof, the new Mazda 6e is roughly the length of a Tesla Model 3 (4,720 mm long, 1,922 mm wide and 1,441 mm roof with a wheelbase of 2,875 mm).
Like in China, the European-made EV includes a clean interior with a 14.6″ infotainment and 10.1″ driver display screens. The “smart cabin” also features a 50″ virtual head-up display and other premium features like zero-gravity reclining seats.
China will figure out how to break into the protectionist markets. Legacy makers need to vastly increase their rate of electrification – no more marketing happy talk – just great EVs with appropriate range, features and price. Time is running out much faster than they imagine.
The Mazda 6e will go on sale in Europe this summer, as the Japanese automaker looks to meet European mandates for zero-emission cars (ZEV).
Since it will be exported from China, Mazda will still have to pay the value after the EU includes a higher value for Chinese EV imports of up to 45. 3%. Mazda will reveal pricing closer to launch, but they are expected to start selling well above $20,000 in China.
Earlier this week, we also learned that Mazda will build its first committed electric vehicle on a new platform in Japan. The company is building a new battery cell module factory for the next electric car.
What do you think of the electric successor to the Mazda 6? Would you buy one in the United States or Europe? Let us know in the comments.
Peter Johnson covers the automotive industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is an experienced investor, enthusiast of money and electric vehicles. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, primarily Tesla, is one of the main reasons he pursued a career in investing. If he doesn’t tell you about his latest discoveries in the 10K, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or running.