There’s something magical about a car that looks as if it’s just rolled out of a Japanese tea ceremony, yet begs to be unleashed on a twisty road. The Mazda 6e is exactly that: a fully electric saloon that doesn’t shout for attention but simply refuses to be ignored. In a world stuffed with angular crossovers and futuristic pods, Mazda goes for finesse. It’s as if they’ve decided electric driving doesn’t mean ending up in a wheelchair on wheels, but in a symphony of lines and light.
Let’s start with the outside, because that’s where the 6e grabs you by the throat right away. Mazda’s Kodo design philosophy – the ‘soul of motion’ – is taken to the extreme here. No unnecessary gimmicks, no screaming spoilers; instead, proportions that feel as natural as a good glass of sake. The bonnet stretches out like a zen garden, the flanks flow like water over pebbles, and that new light signature? A subtle glow that embraces the grille, as if the car lights a cigarette in the evening to ponder life. The result is a silhouette that already suggests speed, even when standing still – lighter, longer, with a halo effect under the moonlight that makes you crave a night-time drive. It’s not a show pony, but a thoroughbred at rest: elegant, without the bluster.
Step inside, and the surprise grows even bigger. The interior breathes the Japanese art of Ma, the beauty of emptiness. No dashboard cluttered with blinking warnings that make you feel like you’re piloting a spaceship; no, here there’s calm. The console separates without dividing, the steering wheel fits perfectly in your hands, and the digital displays are discreet, like a butler who only speaks when addressed. Seats that envelop you without smothering, materials soft to the touch yet sturdy, and a cockpit that invites you to drive rather than scroll. It’s as if Mazda has thought about what a car should really feel like: an extension of yourself, not a mobile living room.
But beauty without bite is like an espresso without caffeine – disappointing. Thankfully, the 6e delivers pure Jinba Ittai on the road, that symbiosis between rider and horse so dear to Mazda. With a 258 hp electric motor at the rear and a 68.8 kWh LFP battery, it hits 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. Not the fastest in its class, but smooth as butter on a warm croissant. The steering is sharp and communicative, the chassis filters bumps without losing grip, and the brakes – with smart regeneration – dose like a chef who knows exactly when to turn down the heat. On the motorway it glides stably, and in the corners it dances lightly despite its roughly two-tonne weight. The range? Up to 560 km in ideal conditions, realistically around 400 km in the city or on cold days. Charging from 10 to 80 per cent in half an hour at a fast charger, and you never feel stranded. It’s not a brute force monster, but a car that makes you grin because it just… clicks.
What really sets the 6e apart is that harmony. In an EV market full of compromises – too heavy, too bland, too reliant on gadgets – Mazda offers a saloon that prioritises driving pleasure over specs on paper. Yes, it shares some DNA with Chinese platforms, but Mazda has polished it into a gem. Price? Around 50,000 euros, depending on the market, making it accessible for anyone wanting to switch to electric without emptying their wallet. And with premium tech like adaptive cruise control and a head-up display that keeps your eyes on the road, it feels more luxurious than it costs.
In short, the Mazda 6e is proof that electric driving is coming of age: no longer the underdog, but the refined choice for those who love finesse with a spark of fire. If you’re ready for an EV that makes your heart beat faster without stressing your battery, this is your next road companion.
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