Mazda has gone bold with its latest fully electric model. The new CX-6e is like nothing in the rest of the Japanese marque’s range.
Announced at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, the CX-6e SUV will be the battery-powered alternative to the existing CX-60.
The CX-6e is new to Europe, but based on the EZ-60 – developed as a joint venture with Chinese company, Changan Mazda.
As with the Mazda 6e hatchback it shares a platform with, that means the new CX-6e will be assembled in China for European customers.
It represents a continued expansion of Mazda’s EV range which, until recently, only included the oddball MX-30 compact crossover.
Made in China for European buyers
Although the CX-6e will be made in China, Mazda has evolved its existing ‘Kodo’ design language. Highlights include short overhangs, an illuminated front grille and detailed body surfacing.
Seven exterior colours will be available, including the Nightfall Violet ‘hero colour’ seen here. This is described as being a ‘deep and glossy tone’, which shifts between a purple glow and near-black depending on the light.
At launch, Mazda will equip the CX-6e with a 78kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which drives the rear wheels via a 258hp electric motor. Zero to 62mph takes 7.9 seconds, while top speed is 115mph.
Fully charged, the CX-6e’s battery offers an officially tested range of up to 300 miles, and supports charging speeds of 195kW. This can potentially see the battery replenished from 10 to 80 percent in 24 minutes.
Minimalist interior as standard
The CX-6e will bring Mazda into a deeply competitive market, taking on rivals such as the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 E-Tron. However, the marque hopes the dramatic interior of its new SUV will help it gain attention.
There is no traditional instrument cluster, with Mazda opting for an enhanced head-up display instead. Dominating the dashboard is a huge 26-inch touchscreen, which includes a dual-screen setup.
As a result, the driver and front-seat passenger can configure separate sides of the display, so they can prioritise the information they need without being distracted.
Gesture control is included, along with multilingual voice recognition that covers functions from adjusting the climate control to opening the windows. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity will be standard, too.
When it comes to practicality, the CX-6e offers a boot capacity of 468 litres. This swells to 1,434 litres when the rear seats are folded flat.
Expanding Mazda’s electric range
“The all-new Mazda CX-6e brings our human-centric approach into the electric era, combining great design, driving enjoyment and advanced technology for European customers,” said Martijn ten Brink, president and CEO of Mazda Motor Europe.
“The CX-6e offers the efficiency and performance our customers expect, while supporting Mazda’s broader ambition to reduce CO2 and expand our electric portfolio. Together with the Mazda 6e, it accelerates our electrification strategy and strengthens our multi-solution approach.”
Following a launch for European markets later this summer, Mazda intends to have the CX-6e available to UK customers by the end of 2026.
Full pricing and UK spec details for the Mazda CX-6e will be announced closer to the new model going on sale.
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