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Mazda CX-6e

The electric Mazda SUV that translates Jinba Ittai into the EV era

The Mazda CX-6e is Mazda's next big step towards fully electric driving in Europe, and positions this mid-size SUV as the electric answer for anyone who wants design, driving feel and technology but refuses to compromise on daily usability and long-distance comfort.

Mazda itself talks about a bold blend of style, performance and advanced technology, and that rings true above all because the CX-6e does not try to compete on one headline but on the total package: rear-wheel drive, a mature range, ultra-fast charging and an interior that feels both high-tech and typically Mazda: calm, logical and driver-focused.

Positioning: between lifestyle SUV and grown-up long-distance EV

The CX-6e follows the Mazda6e in Mazda's growing BEV line-up. Mazda is not opting for a mini EV or a city car here, but for a mid-size SUV that for European customers often has to be the one-car solution: commuting, family, weekends, holidays.

Design: Kodo in electric form, Soulful Futuristic Modern

Mazda lifts its Kodo, Soul of Motion design into the EV era with a style it calls Soulful Futuristic Modern: sculptural surfaces, a taut, elongated profile and short overhangs that suggest dynamism and functionality at the same time.

The 2,902 mm wheelbase is the key to the proportions: stable at speed, generous in the cabin. The body comes in seven colours, with Nightfall Violet as the hero shade: a deep hue that shifts between purple and almost black depending on the light, typically Mazda, because colour experience is never just paint for them.

Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive and linear power

The CX-6e stays true to Mazda's driving philosophy: Jinba Ittai, the feeling that car and driver form one whole. That is why Mazda opts for rear-wheel drive here, with an electric motor on the rear axle and a single-speed transmission.

In concrete terms:

• 78 kWh LFP battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)

• 258 hp and 290 Nm to the rear wheels

• 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 s

• top speed 185 km/h

LFP is a clear choice: generally robust, thermally stable and suited to intensive charging, which fits perfectly with the drive-a-lot, charge-a-lot profile of a family SUV.

Range and charging: made for real distances

Mazda claims a WLTP range of up to 300 miles, which comes to about 483 km.
Fast charging is remarkably strong for this segment:

• DC fast charging up to 195 kW

• 10 to 80% in 24 minutes

• 11 kW AC (three-phase) via Type 2 for charging at home or work

This is exactly the kind of charging and range balance that makes an EV a main car: fast enough for long driving days, efficient enough for daily trips without planning stress.

Interior: Japanese Ma, calm through space

Mazda refers to the Japanese concept of Ma: the beauty of emptiness and balance. In practice that means an interior that does not overstimulate but gives you calm, despite the tech. The CX-6e aims for generous head, leg and shoulder room, with a layout clearly made for travelling long distances in.

The boot is strong for this segment:

• 468 litres

• 1,434 litres with the second row folded

Interior trim comes in three flavours, depending on the version:

• Warm Beige Maztex (Takumi)

• Black Maztex (Takumi)

• Amethyst and White Maztex (Takumi Plus)

Maztex is Mazda's synthetic premium finish (practical, hard-wearing, and in keeping with this SUV's daily-premium purpose).

Tech: 26-inch cockpit, HUD and controls that do not distract

Mazda does not opt for more screens, but for one large, smart screen: a 26-inch touchscreen with a dual-split layout, so passengers can consult information without disturbing the driver.

On top of that:

• large head-up display with navigation in your line of sight

• gesture control for quick actions (routes, media)

• multilingual voice recognition for climate, windows and navigation

• wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Mazda app with remote functions, battery management and Bluetooth key sharing

This is exactly where Mazda wants to be strong: technology that is present, but does not dominate.

Safety: family first, without compromise

Mazda explicitly positions the CX-6e as a family-friendly SUV, and you can see that in the safety stack:

• 9 airbags

• a network of HD cameras, millimetre-wave radar and ultrasonic sensors

• driver assistance systems such as Smart Brake Support, Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring

The promise is clear: high-tech awareness without the car becoming nervous or patronising, an important point in Europe, where assistance systems often draw criticism when they intervene too aggressively.