Japanese car maker Mazda has announced plans to release a third EV into the Australian market, more than four years after its debut with the MX-30, and more recently the 6e sedan.
Adding to the local lineup is the 2026 Mazda CX-6e, which appears to be aimed at the mid-size SUV buyers in the market.
The latest model has made its global debut at the Brussels Motor Show, and according to the brand, it adopts Mazda’s “Future + Soul + Modern” Kodo-design concept.
“Confirming the Mazda CX-6e for the Australian market is a monumental moment for Mazda Australia, adding yet another hugely compelling option for our customers and expanding our multi-solution approach,” Vinesh Bhindi, MD of Mazda Australia, said in a statement.
“The design is bold and striking, bringing a new evolution of the Kodo Soul of Motion philosophy that Mazda customers know and love. And when you pair this unmistakable craftsmanship with the acclaimed Jinba-Ittai driving dynamics and cutting-edge technology, it’s clear that this is not just another EV, it’s a Mazda through and through.”
The Mazda CX-6e is built in collaboration with Chongqing Changan Automobile Company, which has multiple brands in China, including the locally available Deepal brand, which is distributed through Inchcape in Australia.
Previously, Mazda has said that this partnership in engineering and tech will help this model deliver on “smart electrification, fast charging and cutting-edge cabin technology”, combined with Mazda’s signature design and well-tuned driving performance.
The news comes only months after Mazda unveiled its second EV model is due mid-2026 and it called it the 6e, as it plans to electrify more of its local lineup.
Being a sedan, the 6e does have more of a niche in a SUV dominated market but that’s where the CX-6e comes in.
On the 6e sedan, a rear-mounted motor is fed by a 78 kWh Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which, according to the preliminary specifications, can deliver up to 500 km of range on a single charge.
That range is quite a big step up from 200 km offered on the now-discontinued MX-30 SUV, which was the brand’s first EV in Australia.
More details on the local pricing and specifications of the new CX-6e SUV will be revealed closer to launch.
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
