Ultra-competitive pricing gives Mazda's Chinese-built 6e electric car its best chance for success against key rivals.
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Mazda’s next all-electric model, the 6e, will arrive in Australian showrooms in July priced ultra-competitively at $49,990 before on-road costs, making it one of the most affordable EVs from a mainstream brand.
This makes it around $5000 cheaper than an entry-level Tesla Model 3 ($54,900), while positioned closely to the BYD Seal ($46,990).
For the money, the 6e is fitted with a rear-drive electric motor, outputting 190kW/290Nm, while its 78kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery is rated for a WLTP-certified driving range of 560km.
For comparison, the base BYD Seal Dynamic features a 150kW/310Nm rear-drive electric motor and a 61kWh battery for a 460km driving range rating, while the most affordable Tesla Model 3 punches out a quoted 208kW and has a 62.5kWh battery for a 520km range figure.
The 6e is also fitted with a CCS Type-2 charging port that can accommodate a DC fast-charge rate of 194kW, claimed to recharge the battery from 30-80 per cent in as little as 15 minutes.
The base 6e, known as the GT, will come equipped with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, 19-inch wheels, tri-zone climate control, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, interior ambient lighting, and a 14-speaker Sony sound system.
There is also a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and a wireless smartphone charger.
A full assortment of advanced safety systems is also on hand, including a 360-degree monitor, augmented-reality head-up display, blind-spot monitoring with exit warning, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, a driver monitoring system, and front and rear cross-traffic alerts.
Aside from the GT, a top-spec Atenza is also on offer, priced at $52,990 and adding a tan leather and synthetic suede interior.
The only option available to the 6e is on the GT grade – a beige interior that adds $1000 to the asking price.
As a special launch offer, the first 300 customers who pre-order a Mazda 6e will be upgraded to the Atenza version free of charge.
For reference, the new 6e line-up lines up with the outgoing petrol-powered Mazda 6’s GT SP and Atenza grades, which were positioned at $49,190 and $52,590 before on-roads, respectively, before being discontinued.
Seven exterior colours are on offer – including Mazda’s signature Soul Red Crystal Metallic – as well as Machine Grey Metallic, Polymetal Grey Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Jet Black Mica, and Aero Grey Metallic.
Astute customers will note the 6e is not a ground-up Mazda model, but is instead built in China by Changan Automobile, which sells cars under the Deepal brand in Australia.
However, despite its origins, the 6e is still backed by Mazda Australia’s full five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, and circa-150-strong dealer network.
Deliveries of the 6e are expected to commence from July.
2026 Mazda 6e pricing in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2026 Mazda 6e GT standard features:
2026 Mazda 6e Atenza adds (over GT):
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Tung Nguyen has been in the automotive journalism industry for over a decade, cutting his teeth at various publications before finding himself at Drive in 2024. With experience in news, feature, review, and advice writing, as well as video presentation skills, Tung is a do-it-all content creator. Tung’s love of cars first started as a child watching Transformers on Saturday mornings, as well as countless hours on PlayStation’s Gran Turismo, meaning his dream car is a Nissan GT-R, with a Liberty Walk widebody kit, of course.
