On April 2, the Mazda 6e, the export variant of the Mazda EZ-6 to abroad markets together with Europe and Southeast Asia, formally rolled off the meeting line on the Changan-Mazda Nanjing Plant in China. The official claimed that the letter “e” was added to the title to make it simpler to establish as an electrical car.
For reference, the present Mazda EZ-6 launched on the Chinese language market in October 2024 prices 139,800 – 179,800 yuan (19,200 – 24,700 USD), out there in seven trims in EV and EREV variants. Positioned as a mid-size sedan, the Mazda EZ-6 measures 4921/1890/1485 mm and has a 2895 mm wheelbase.
Constructed based mostly on the Changan EPA hybrid platform, the EV variant is powered by a rear electrical motor that outputs a most energy of 190 kW (255 hp) and a peak torque of 320 Nm, matched with both 56.1 kWh or 68.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs. The CLTC cruising vary is 480 km and 600 km, respectively. The official quick charging time to recharge the battery from 30% to 80% energy is quarter-hour.
The EREV variant is provided with a rear 160 kW (215 hp)/320 Nm electrical motor and a 1.5L engine, paired with 18.9 kWh or 28.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs, offering a corresponding CLTC pure electrical cruising vary of 130 km and 200 km, respectively. The excellent vary is as much as 1,301 km. It takes 20 minutes to recharge the battery from 30% to 80% beneath quick charging.
The Mazda 6e is designed based mostly on Mazda’s Kodo Soul of Movement idea with design particulars together with the frameless doorways, a entrance grille that may lit up, hidden door handles, and a rear wing. Similar because the Mazda EZ-6, the Mazda 6e comes commonplace with 9 airbags with a complete quantity of 350 L and a safety space of as much as 25,000 cm2.
Moreover, two energy variations might be launched within the European market:
- Lengthy Vary: 180 kW (241 hp)/320 Nm rear electrical motor, 80 kWh ternary lithium battery pack, and a WLTP vary of 552 km
- Commonplace: 190 kW (255 hp)/320 Nm rear electrical motor, 68.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and a WLTP vary of 479 km
Seeking to the long run, the Mazda-Changan three way partnership will even launch a brand new SUV mannequin in 2025, in response to Mazda Motor Company President, Katsuhiro Moro.
Supply: Changan-Mazda, Yiche
Edit (April 3, 2024, 03:00 GMT): Added energy information for the European-market-bound model.
