Mazda has unveiled its fourth-generation 6 (or ‘Mazda6e’) at the Brussels motor show, which will arrive in the UK in early 2026 with two all-electric powertrains to choose from.
Yup, you read that right. The next iteration of the Mazda 6 will be a mid-sized electric car, and presumably the third battery-powered car that Mazda will bring to the UK, after the compact MX-30 crossover and its range extender sister model.
Officially called the ‘6e’ the range will include both hatchback and saloon versions, this latest iteration of the Mazda 6 is larger than the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 and will eventually launch with a 69kWh and 80kWh powertrain options.
The lead-in model has an output of 258hp and can muster up to 297 miles of travel on a single charge. If you are wondering about how fast it is, it can complete a 0-62mph sprint in a reported 7.6 seconds, with speed topping out at 105mph.
The 80kWh model isn’t as powerful as the standard version – with a reduced power output of 224hp and a slightly slower 0-62mph run time of 7.8 seconds, but this model has been designed to maximise the car’s battery range, which stands at 345 miles.
Charging speeds also differ between the models, with the 69kWh variant able to charge at speeds up to 200kW, while the 80kWh can charge at speeds up to 95kWh.
Inside, a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen juts out of the dashboard alongside a ten-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. The display model also came with a head-up display that projects driving information onto the windscreen, but it hasn’t been confirmed whether or not this will come as standard.
The boot has capacity for 330 litres of luggage, and the car has ‘frunk’ space under the bonnet that provides another 70 litres of storage. The car was also displayed with a large panoramic sunroof, but this is likely to be an optional extra.
The range will include two different trim levels – the ‘Takumi’ and ‘Takumi Plus’. ‘Takumi’ models will feature beige or black artificial leather, while ‘Takumi Plus’ offers premium tan Nappa leather.
The new electric car is already on sale in China – albeit under the name ‘EZ-6’ and with some subtle differences – and is scheduled to arrive on the European mainland this Summer. For us in the UK, we will have to wait until early 2026 for the car’s showroom arrival, with further details like UK pricing arriving closer to this launch.
