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New Car Alert. Can the Mazda 6e Rival the EV Sedans of New Zealand?
Mazda has announced the arrival of a fully electric liftback sedan, the Mazda 6e.
Last updated: 2 December 2025
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What should we expect from the Mazda 6e?
| Feature | Detail | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Style | Body Style | Five-door liftback (the rear glass opens with the boot, like the old Mazda6 hatch). | Five-door liftback (the rear glass opens with the boot, like the old Mazda6 hatch). |
| Drivetrain | Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD), single electric motor. | Rear-wheel drive (RWD), single electric motor. |
| Power/Torque | Power/Torque | 190kW / 320Nm (Est.). | 190kW / 320Nm (Est.). |
| Battery (Expected) | Battery (Expected) | 78kWh Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP). | 78kWh Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP). |
| Range (Claimed) | Range (Claimed) | More than 500km (WLTP cycle). | More than 500km (WLTP cycle). |
| Charging (Claimed) | Charging (Claimed) | DC fast charging from 30 to 80 per cent in just 15 minutes. | DC fast charging from 30 to 80 per cent in just 15 minutes. |
| Price (Estimated) | Price (Estimated) | Starting equivalent to around $62,000 NZD (based on Australian target pricing). | Starting equivalent to around $62,000 NZD (based on Australian target pricing). |
How will the Mazda 6e compare to other popular EV sedans?
| Feature | Mazda 6e (Est.) | Tesla Model 3 RWD | BYD Seal Dynamic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (NZD) | Starting Price (NZD) | ~$62,000+ | ~$62,000+ | $63,900+ | $63,900+ | $55,990+ | $55,990+ |
| Range (WLTP) | Range (WLTP) | ~500km+ | ~500km+ | 513km | 513km | 460km | 460km |
| Power (kW) | Power (kW) | 190kW | 190kW | 208kW | 208kW | 150kW | 150kW |
| Key Selling Point | Key Selling Point | Premium Design and Jinba-Ittai driving feel. | Premium Design and Jinba-Ittai driving feel. | Technology, charging network, and performance. | Technology, charging network, and performance. | Value for money and features. | Value for money and features. |
| Body Style | Body Style | 5-door Liftback | 5-door Liftback | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Sedan |
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