The Mazda 6 will return to UK showrooms in early 2026 as a sleek, rear-wheel-drive electric fastback to rival the Tesla Model 3.
Named the 6e, it will offer two motors and two battery packs. The entry-level car packs 241bhp and a 68.8kWh battery, which yields 300 miles of range and a 0-62mph sprint time of 7.8sec. The range-topper gets 254bhp and an 80kWh pack, giving it 345 miles and 0-62mph in 7.6sec.
The smaller pack can be charged at rates of up to 200kW, allowing a 10-80% top-up in 22 minutes. The larger unit is limited to 95kW, taking 45 minutes.
Unlike the MX-30 electric crossover, the 6e won’t be offered with a petrol range-extender powertrain.
The 6e ushers in the next evolution of Mazda’s Kodo design language, with a low roofline, frameless doors and LED lights encircling the front grille.
The lights, described as ‘wings’ by Mazda, ‘flutter’ to indicate how full the battery is during a charging session.
It also features an active rear spoiler and rides on 19in alloy wheels.
Inside, it does away with physical buttons, relegating most functions to a centrally mounted 14.6in infotainment touchscreen – a departure from recent Mazda models such as the CX-60.
This approach reflects the 6e’s provenance: it was originally developed with Mazda’s Chinese joint-venture partner Changan, specifically to meet the tastes of buyers in China, where it’s sold as the EZ-6.
However, the steering, suspension, and braking have been “carefully calibrated” by Mazda Research Europe in Germany to match European and British drivers’ preferences.
