It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and Mazda is already calling it a “dream car.” Mazda introduced the CX-6e for Europe, Australia, and other global markets, but will those in the US ever see it?
Is Mazda’s new electric SUV coming to the US?
At the Brussels Motor Show, Mazda showcased its new electric SUV, set to launch in Europe this summer and Australia and the UK later this year.
The CX-6e is Mazda’s second EV through its partnership with China’s Changan Auto, following the 6e. The 6e, a midsize sedan, is off to a promising start with over 7,000 units sold since it launched in China in September. As Mazda’s first global electric SUV, the CX-6e is expected to be an even bigger hit.
At 4,850 mm long, 1,935 mm wide, and 1,620 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,902 mm, the midsize electric SUV is a bit longer than the Tesla Model Y, but slightly narrower.
Like the sedan, the CX-6e features Mazda’s new design “FUTURE + SOUL x MODERN” with Changan’s smart technology and advanced powertrain.
The electric SUV rides on Changan’s dedicated EPA platform, which underpins other new energy vehicles (NEVs) like the Deepal S07
Although it has Mazda badging, you couldn’t tell from the inside, with a suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features, voice and gesture recognition, and several “world-first technologies,” the company said.
The tech-heavy interior features a 26″ floating infotainment screen at the center, which Mazda said has “the largest size, thinnest body, and narrowest frame in its class.” The setup offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
As a bonus, the electric SUV is equipped with a massive 50″ AR head-up display as standard on all trims. Buyers can upgrade to a 100″ naked-eye 3D HUD.
Sold as the EZ-60 in China, the electric SUV is available in six versions: Three battery electric (BEV) and three extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants. The all-electric (BEV) variant starts at 139,900 yuan ($19,600), while the EREV version is priced from just 119,900 Yuan ($16,800).
Powered by a 77.94 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, the EV version provides a CLTC driving range of up to 600 km (373 mi).
The EREV variant is equipped with a smaller 31.73 kWh LFP battery and a 1.5L gas engine, delivering about 200 km (124 mi) electric range and over 1,000 km (620 miles) combined CLTC range.
In Europe, the CX-6e uses the same LFP battery, delivering a WLTP range of 484 km (301 mi), falling short of the Tesla Model Y (534-657 km WLTP range). It’s also equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor, packing 190 kW (258 hp) and 214 lb-ft of torque.
Mazda said the electric SUV can add up to 150 miles in 15 minutes with DC fast charging speeds of up to 195 kW.
The CX-6e will start at €49,900 ($58,200) in Germany, which will be more expensive than the base Tesla Model Y Standard, now priced from just at €39,990 ($46,700).
For those in the US, don’t get too excited. Mazda has no plans to bring the CX-6e to the States. It’s built with Changan’s underpinnings and designed to compete in China, Europe, and other global markets. Meanwhile, a new Mazda EV was spotted testing near its R&D center in California in November, which is expected to be a midsize electric crossover designed for the US market. It’s scheduled to go into production in 2027 with sales starting in 2028.
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