2026 Mazda CX-6e prices: New electric SUV undercuts Tesla, BYD

Mazda's all-new CX-6e electric SUV will offer sharp pricing when it arrives later this year, plus a launch pre-order offer like the 6e.

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James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

Mazda Australia has confirmed pricing and preliminary specifications for the all-new CX-6e mid-size electric SUV, which will start from $53,990 plus on-road costs when it lands in September.

Available to pre-order now, the 2026 Mazda CX-6e will be offered in two grades like the related 6e EV sedan: the GT and top-spec Azami.

Both grades will be powered by a 190kW/290Nm rear electric motor fed by a 78kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, with claimed driving range pegged at up to 484km on the WLTP test cycle.

Mazda claims the CX-6e can be DC fast-charged from 30 to 80 per cent "in as little as 15 minutes", though hasn't confirmed the actual charging capacity.

Also like the Mazda 6e, the Japanese brand is opening orders with a launch offer – the first 1000 customers to pre-order a CX-6e GT will receive a complimentary upgrade to the Azami flagship, representing a saving of $3000.

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Mazda CX-6e GT highlights:

19-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights
Hands-free power tailgate
Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
Advanced keyless entry
50-inch head-up display
26.45-inch central touchscreen display
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Satellite navigation
Tri-zone climate control with air purification system (PM2.5 filter)
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
23-speaker sound system
Wireless smartphone charger

Mazda CX-6e Azami adds:

Digital exterior mirrors
Digital interior mirror
21-inch alloy wheels

Both models will also support Mazda EV Bluetooth key and smartphone app functionality, which allows remote operation of the vehicle's climate control, locks and windows, while also allowing remote vehicle tracking.

Further, standard safety features include:

Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) incl. pedestrian, cyclist detection
Adaptive cruise control
Blind-spot monitoring
Driver monitoring system
Emergency Brake Assist
Lane-keep assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Surround-view camera with See-Through View
Front and rear parking sensors

Headlining the colour options will be the new Nightfall Violet Mica, exclusive to the CX-6e.

Other colour options include:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Machine Grey Metallic
Aero Grey Metallic
Airstream Blue Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Mica
Jet Black Mica

Both the GT and Azami will feature standard Black Maztex leatherette upholstery, with a Warm Beige interior available for an additional $1000 on both grades.

The 2026 Mazda CX-6e's base pricing undercuts key rivals including the Tesla Model Y (from $58,900), BYD Sealion 7 (from $54,990) and Zeekr 7X (from $57,900).

While classified as 'mid-sized', the CX-6e measures 4850mm long and 1935mm wide, on a lengthy 2902mm wheelbase – which is bordering on large SUV territory.

There’s 468L of quoted capacity in the CX-6e’s boot according to global specifications, expanding to 1434L with the second row of seats folded flat.

Previewed by the 2024 Mazda Arata Concept shown at the Beijing motor show of that year, the Mazda CX-6e is the international export version of the EZ-60 that's already on sale in China.

The CX-6e/EZ-60 was developed by the Changan Mazda joint venture in China, and is based on the same platform and running gear as the Deepal S07 which is also on sale in Australia.