Key Points
- Australia will get Mazda’s first long range EV by mid 2026
- Expected to be priced below AUD $55k before on road costs
- More than 500 km WLTP range targeted with rear wheel drive as standard
- Sized and positioned to challenge Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal
Mazda is finally stepping confidently into the mainstream electric market, confirming the new Mazda 6e for Australia in 2026 with a price expected to rival the most popular electric sedans in the country. It marks a major shift away from Mazda’s slow EV beginnings with the short range MX 30.
Instead of being adapted from a petrol powered platform, the 6e has been engineered purely as an EV. It is a cooperative development with Chinese partner Changan, but Mazda Australia insists the new model has been tuned for local driving tastes.
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How competitive is Mazda’s new EV pricing going to be
Mazda Australia says the 6e will start from under AUD $55,000 before on road costs. That means it is aiming directly at
• Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive from AUD $54,900
• BYD Seal Premium from AUD $52,990
Electric Sedan Segment
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
BYD Seal Extended Range
IM IM5 Premium
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD
This pricing could make the 6e one of Australia’s most appealing value focused premium EVs if features and driving experience stack up as promised.
Mazda sees this car as a volume seller rather than a compliance EV, signalling strong intent to scale electric sales from 2026 onward.
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Battery and charging: LFP chemistry for Aussie conditions
Local models will use a 78 kWh LFP battery paired with a 190 kW rear motor. Mazda is quoting more than 500 km WLTP range, which puts it on strong footing against leading competitors.
Charging performance highlights
• 30 to 80 percent in around 15 minutes via DC fast charging
• Single motor rear wheel drive configuration
• LFP pack selected for durability and heat resistance
European markets get different battery options including NMC chemistry and slightly altered range figures, but Mazda says the Australian spec has been selected to suit local environments and long distance driving.
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Design and tech: a return of the Mazda hatch spirit
The Mazda 6e revives the fastback hatch layout that disappeared when the last Mazda 6 sedan took over in 2012. Australian customers will be offered one body style only with no wagon or sedan options planned.
Confirmed features for Europe expected to appear in Australia
• 14.6 inch central touchscreen
• Premium Sony audio system with 14 speakers
• Panoramic glass roof
• Three zone climate control
• Heated seats front and rear
• Full suite of active safety assist
More local equipment details will be revealed closer to launch.
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What this means for Aussies shopping for an EV
The mid sized EV segment is about to become even more competitive. The 6e gives buyers another option that prioritises driving feel and interior quality without stretching to luxury brand pricing.
If Mazda delivers on its promise of fast charging speeds and strong range capability, the 6e could reshape the brand’s position in Australia’s rapidly maturing EV market. The first arrivals are expected between April and June 2026.
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