Mazda 6 to return as a fully electric model

The Mazda 6e will go on sale in 2026 as a fully electric saloon with a 345-mile range.

Mazda has pulled the wraps off its all new 6e, which will rival the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3.

It will be offered with a choice of 68.8kWh or 80kWh battery packs. The 68.8kWh version offers a range of up to 300miles and with 200kW DC charging it charges from 10%-80% cent in 22 minutes, meaning a range of 145miles can be added in 15 minutes. The electric motor delivers 258PS for a 0-62mph performance of 7.6 seconds.

For customers prioritising longer range usage, the 80kWh version enables a range of up to 345 miles. With 244PS, it reaches 62mph in 7.8secs. Both versions produce the same 320Nm of torque with a rear-wheel drive layout. The longer range 80kWh Mazda6e will charge from 10%-80% in 45 minutes.

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The car has a saloon appearance but is actually a five-door hatchback. It incorporates frameless doors for a more premium look and feel.

On the inside there's a driver-focused cockpit that features a 14.6-inch touchscreen and a 10.2-inch instrument set, complemented by an augmented reality head-up display. From a practical perspective, the car offers a 330-litre boot and an additional 70-litre storage space under the bonnet.

Jeremy Thomson, managing director of Mazda Motors UK, said: “The Mazda6e is the car our dealers have been waiting for, with a nod to the popularity of the Mazda6 it’s a real statement of intent for the future and illustrates how Mazda can bring great design, technology and style to battery electric vehicles. And with the suspension, power steering and braking carefully calibrated by the team at Mazda Research Europe in Frankfurt to match European and UK preferences, I’m sure the Mazda6e will be an electric car that delivers the engaging driver experience you’d expect from Mazda.

“In the UK we are facing some unique and complex challenges in the balance between EV legislation and consumer demand but at Mazda we will introduce new models and ensure our product range fits the pace of actual consumer demand in the UK with technologies that are amongst the best in  the market. When it arrives in UK showrooms in 2026, the Mazda6e will be a fantastic and timely addition to our multi-solution approach that includes mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric offerings."