The Mazda 6e, known in China as the Mazda EZ-6, is a mid-size sedan (D-segment) produced by Mazda through its joint venture, Changan Mazda in China since 2024. Available with a pure battery electric powertrain or as an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), the 6e is co-developed with Changan Automobile, and uses the same EPA platform used by the Deepal L07 liftback.
The model was introduced at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024 as the EZ-6. It went on sale in mid-2024 with an option of battery electric powertrain and extended-range EV (EREV). The battery electric model has an estimated electric range of under CLTC standards. It is claimed to have a 50-50 weight distribution.
The 6e/EZ-6 was codeveloped by teams at Changan-Mazda's Nanjing R&D center, Mazda's HQ in Hiroshima Japan, and Mazda Europe to meet each region's product preferences. According to Mazda, the vehicle has a low-drag Kodo design language and offers an electrified version of Mazda's Jinba-Ittai handling philosophy.
The 6e is equipped with a 14.6-inch central screen, powered with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip to integrate the control of air conditioning, seats, entertainment and other functions. It is also equipped with a 14-speaker Sony sound system, 64-color ambient lighting, front "zero-gravity" seats, a 50-inch AR head-up display (AR-HUD), and a glass roof. The interior is available in Chestnut Brown or Egret White.
The Mazda 6e was launched in Australia on 18 February 2026, with two variants: GT and Atenza, both variants are powered by the 78 kWh battery pack.
The EZ-6 went on sale in China in October 2024.
The vehicle was introduced in Europe at the Brussels Motor Show on 10 January 2025 as the Mazda 6e. It went on sale in mid-2025 with the first shipment of 600 vehicles departing for Belgium from Shanghai in late April, with only the battery electric (BEV) version offered. For the European market, a larger 80 kWh NMC battery, not available in China, is available as an option.
The Mazda 6e was launched in Thailand on 23 March 2026, with two variants: Premium and Exclusive, both variants are powered by the 77.9 kWh battery pack.