Mazda is betting on an electric sedan. How does the 6e fare, with premium features and low fuel consumption?
LEVERKUSEN – In the challenging automotive market, Mazda continues to grow thanks to a coherent and well-defined strategy. The Japanese brand closed fiscal year 2025—which ended last March—with over 174,000 registrations in Europe and 1.3 million globally, marking a 5% increase over the previous year. This is also thanks to its "multi-solution" vision, which combines hybrid (gasoline and diesel) with pure electric powertrains, offering concrete and differentiated solutions to the energy transition.
The real star is the new Mazda 6e, the Hiroshima-based manufacturer's first zero-emission sedan designed specifically for the European market.
The exteriorsMeasuring 4.92 meters long and featuring an elegant coupé-inspired silhouette (it is, in fact, a five-door hatchback), the 6e combines the fluid design language of the Kodo language with a practical and spacious interior: the wheelbase of nearly 2.90 meters ensures room for five people, while the trunk has a basic capacity of 466 liters (337 up to the parcel shelf), which increases to 1,074 with the rear seats folded down. Added to this is a 72-liter " frunk " (front trunk, a compartment under the front bonnet).
The interior is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of " ma ," which emphasizes empty spaces to create order and harmony. Perceived quality is high, particularly on the Takumi Plus version (the top-of-the-line trim, preceded by the Takumi) thanks to premium materials such as Nappa leather and suede upholstery. For the first time, technology reigns supreme, with three screens available: a head-up display, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14.6-inch central touchscreen that replaces almost all physical controls. The support provided by the advanced voice assistant, however, keeps distraction to a minimum while driving, along with the innovative gesture recognition via the interior camera. Completing the package are the 14-speaker Sony audio system and the small touchscreen for rear passengers, which controls the climate control and the sunroof blind.
Two versions are planned for launch, both rear-wheel drive only and with a 400-volt architecture: the Standard, with a 190 kW (258 hp) electric motor and a 68.8 kWh LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) lithium battery, and the Long Range, with a 180 kW (245 hp) electric motor and an 80 kWh NCM (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery. We had the opportunity to test the first, the most attractive for our market, which stands out for its excellent efficiency and charging speed: support for direct current charging up to 165 kW, in fact, allows you to go from 10 to 80% in 24 minutes and from 30 to 80% in just 15 minutes (the Long Range, however, extends the charging times – over 45 minutes for 10-80% due to the reduced power of 90 kW).
With a certified range of 479 km (over 600 km in urban areas), our road test, including both urban and highway driving, showed an average fuel consumption of 15.4 kWh/100 km, equivalent to approximately 445 km in real life: a figure that confirms the excellent work of Mazda engineers in terms of system tuning and aerodynamic efficiency. Although the setup is more geared towards comfort (an aspect also supported by excellent sound insulation), solutions such as the rear multilink suspension, 47:53 weight distribution, and fairly precise steering confirm Mazda's DNA, geared towards driving pleasure. Safety is also top-notch, with nine standard airbags, level 2 active ADAS, and a new interior monitoring system that detects the presence of children or pets left on board.
The pricesThe Takumi is scheduled to debut in Italian dealerships in September 2025, with price lists starting at €43,850 for the Standard Takumi and €45,450 for the Long Range. Noteworthy is the attractive promotion valid during July and August, offering a customer discount of €4,000 on all versions and trim levels, bringing the launch price below €40,000.
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