Mazda 6e lands in Australia

A camouflaged 2025 Mazda 6e has been spotted testing on local roads, suggesting Mazda Australia’s EV strategy has taken a significant leap forward and that the electric sedan is primed for local release.

Outed by a member of the Mazda6 Club Australia Facebook group, the right-hook prototype was spotted on the streets of Melbourne this week.

Built by Changan in China, it’s slightly larger than the recently axed Mazda6 and is easily recognisable as the 6e via its signature headlights and sports sedan silhouette.

Known as the EZ-6 in China, which was released in 2024, the Mazda 6e is rear-wheel-drive and powered by a single e-motor good for 190kW/380Nm which can be paired with either a 68.8kWh (LFP) or 80kWh (NMC) battery pack with claimed WLTP ranges of up to 480km and 550km respectively.

The 6e has already been confirmed for export to the UK in right-hand-drive, sparking Mazda Australia’s decision look into a business case.

Set to take on Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, Mazda’s commitment to offering a broad product portfolio, and the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), is forcing brands like Mazda to cut fleet wide emissions or face fines.

It’s not yet clear when the Mazda 6e will roll into dealerships, but since local testing is already underway, and the willingness Chinese brands are showing to recalibrate cars and systems in short order, it could arrive in early 2026.

Pricing is yet to be confirmed but could raise eyebrows.

Mazda Australia isn’t just eyeing the 6e sedan either, with the larger EZ-60 SUV (set to be badged CX-6e overseas) also on the radar.

The catch is Mazda HQ hasn’t confirmed right-hand-drive production, leaving a local launch uncertain, though Mazda Australia is very keen.

For now, the 6e remains the more likely first step, with the CX-6e and a ground-up global EV due around 2027 shaping Mazda’s long-term electrification push.

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