The curtain has been lifted on the Mazda EZ-60 as the electric SUV made its official debut in its intended home market, designed to go head-to-head with the Tesla Model Y. Unveiled in China ahead of its public showcase at Auto Shanghai 2025, the EZ-60 marks a significant step in Mazda’s global EV strategy.
Developed in partnership with Chinese state-owned automaker Changan, the EZ-60 will be sold outside China as the Mazda CX-6e, but only in select markets. The SUV follows the earlier launch of the EZ-6 electric sedan and is part of Mazda’s ongoing collaboration with Changan.
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Design inspired by Mazda’s Arata Concept
Visually, the EZ-60 draws heavily from Mazda’s Arata concept, with sleek lines, distinctive LED lighting, and aerodynamic elements like hood air tunnels and flying buttresses — a rare feature in this segment.
Although still sharing its platform with the Changan Deepal S07, the EZ-60 carries Mazda’s own design language, setting it apart from its Chinese counterpart.
What’s under the skin?
The EZ-60 is expected to be offered in two versions:
- A fully electric model with an 80kWh battery, a rear-mounted 160 kW motor, and an estimated range of 474 km (CLTC cycle).
- A potential range-extender variant, featuring a 1.5-litre petrol engine acting as a generator — though this version may be limited to the Chinese market.
Fast-charging capabilities allow the battery to charge from 30% to 80% in roughly 35 minutes.
The interior is still under wraps
Mazda is holding back the interior reveal until the Auto Shanghai 2025 event later this month. However, it’s expected to follow the EZ-6’s clean and tech-forward layout, with a large 14.6-inch touchscreen, minimal physical controls, and higher-quality materials compared to its Changan siblings.
Will it leave China?
That’s the big question. While the Mazda 6e sedan is headed to Europe, the EZ-60’s global prospects are less certain. Mazda is in the early stages of scaling up its in-house EV program for its global network, with plans for a dedicated electric vehicle platform and a new production facility by 2027. The first of these new-generation Mazda EVs is expected to be an all-electric version of the Mazda CX-5 SUV which would make its way to Australia as well.
That future platform will use Panasonic-supplied battery technology — including next-gen lithium-ion and potentially solid-state batteries — to underpin a new range of EVs, including a mid-size SUV targeting the Tesla Model Y.
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