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Mazda’s $20,000 EZ-6 electric sedan is getting a sporty upgrade
Wait, Mazda sells an EV for less than $20,000? The EZ-6 is sold in China but will launch in Europe and other global markets later this year. With overseas deliveries kicking off, Mazda unveiled a sporty new EZ-6 edition that’s actually pretty sleek. Will it arrive overseas?
Meet Mazda’s sporty new EZ-6 electric sedan variant
The EZ-6 has been on sale in China since last fall. Mazda’s joint venture partner, Changan Mazda, launched the electric sedan on October 26, 2024, starting at just 139,800 yuan, or just under $20,000.
In its first month on the market, Mazda sold nearly 2,500 EZ-6 models, placing it among the top three mid-size NEV sedans from JV brands in China.
Mazda introduced the global version, the 6e, earlier this year. It will arrive in Europe and other regions later this year. Last month, the first 6e model rolled off the assembly line at Changan Mazda’s Nanjing plant, its new global R&D, Manufacturing, and export hub.
During a recent event in Nanjing, the company unveiled a sporty new EZ-6 variant that will likely also arrive overseas. Mazda Japan, Europe, and China developed the sports edition to give it distinct styling.
The EZ-6 sports edition gains a few upgrades, including black side skirts and wheels, red brake callipers, and more.
The interior features a new blacked-out “combat-style” cockpit, suede seats, and red stitching, making you feel like you’re in a sports car.
According to Mazda, the sporty new EZ-6 variant is designed for younger drivers. Mazda has not revealed prices, but you can expect a higher price tag than the base $20,000 model.
In China, the EZ-6 is available with all-electric (EV) and extended-range (EREV) powertrains. Based on Changan’s hybrid platform, the fully electric version has a driving range of up to 600 km (373 miles CLTC). It can also recharge from 30% to 80% in about 15 minutes.
In Europe, the 6e will be offered with two battery options, 68 kWh or 80 kWh, providing driving range of up to 479 km (300 miles) and 552 km (343 miles) on the WLTP rating scale.
Mazda’s electric sedan is about the same size as the Tesla Model 3 at 4,921 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,491 mm tall.
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