Mazda 6e Long Range

Overview

Mazda is jumping into the electric executive scene with the sleek 2025 6e Long Range liftback, and it looks set to make a splash! Aiming to blend Mazda’s renowned driving pleasure with zero-emission motoring, this rear-wheel-drive stunner targets those wanting style and substance. Key highlights for this Long Range variant include a promising real-world range and a premium feel. With an announced EU price tag around €50,000, it’s poised to be a compelling alternative to established electric players, offering a fresh Japanese take on the EV game.

What's New for 2025?

The 2025 Mazda 6e is an all-new contender, marking a significant step in Mazda's electric journey. This isn't just a rehash; it's a dedicated EV, potentially built on a fresh platform designed to maximise electric performance and interior space. The "Long Range" trim is a headline act right from launch, promising extended cruising capabilities for European adventures. Expect Mazda's latest tech and design philosophy baked in from day one, showcasing their vision for the future of electric mobility with a distinctly Mazda flavour. It’s exciting stuff!

Design & Exterior

The Mazda 6e Long Range boasts a stunning liftback silhouette, clearly an evolution of Mazda's 'Kodo - Soul of Motion' design, but sharpened for the EV era. Think flowing lines, a purposeful stance, and an undeniably premium look. It’s a decently sized machine, stretching 4921 mm in length, 1890 mm wide (mirrors tucked), and standing 1491 mm tall. Expect super-slim LED lighting signatures front and back, and likely some aerodynamically optimised alloy wheels specific to this Long Range trim, making it a real head-turner on European roads.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the 6e Long Range, and you'll find Mazda's typically lush, driver-focused cabin. Expect top-notch materials and a minimalist, upmarket vibe for its five occupants, with good passenger room thanks to its 2895 mm wheelbase. Luggage-wise, you get a practical 330-litre boot, expanding to a useful 1074 litres with the seats dropped. And get this – there's even a handy 70-litre frunk for your charging cables! Tech-wise, a large central infotainment screen and a digital driver’s display, complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, will surely be standard.

Performance & Driving Experience

Under the skin, the 6e Long Range packs a single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) driving the rear wheels – proper enthusiast stuff! This setup delivers a punchy 180 kW and 320 Nm of instant torque, whisking you from 0-100 km/h in a respectable 7.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 175 km/h. Knowing Mazda, expect beautifully judged handling and steering feel, blending comfort with that "Jinba Ittai" driver-and-car-as-one connection. Regenerative braking modes should allow for efficient, one-pedal style driving too.

Range, Battery & Charging

The 6e Long Range lives up to its name with a 75 kWh usable battery, promising a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 469 kilometres – plenty for most journeys! Efficiency is rated at a tidy 6.25 km/kWh. For top-ups, it features a CCS Type 2 port. AC charging is handled by a standard 11 kW on-board unit, meaning a full charge overnight (around 7-8 hours). When you’re out and about, it can slurp up DC juice at up to 95 kW from its 400V architecture, getting you significant range quickly.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While Euro NCAP is yet to get its hands on the 6e for testing, expect Mazda to aim for a top five-star rating. The Long Range trim should come loaded with Mazda's i-Activsense suite of safety goodies. This will likely include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and autonomous emergency braking as standard. More advanced features like a 360-degree camera or enhanced pilot assist systems might also be part of the package or available as options, keeping you and yours well-protected on the move.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

As the Mazda 6e Long Range is "Announced" for 2025, specific EU warranty details are forthcoming. However, expect Mazda to offer a competitive package, likely a general vehicle warranty of at least 3 years/100,000 km. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery should be covered for around 8 years or 160,000 km, with a guarantee against excessive degradation (typically 70% capacity). Electric vehicles generally boast lower maintenance needs, but any complimentary servicing periods specific to the 6e in Europe will be confirmed closer to launch.