Earlier this year, Mazda officially introduced the EZ-60, a new SUV developed through the company’s joint venture with Chinese automaker Changan. Now the model is coming to market, and when it heads overseas, it will be sold under the name CX-6e. Pricing has already been confirmed for China, and it highlights the SUV’s competitive positioning. The entry-level Base range-extender model will start at just 119,900 yuan, which is roughly $16,800—a remarkably low price point for a vehicle offering electrified performance.
For buyers seeking additional features, Mazda is offering the range-extender in Pro and Max trims. The Pro version will be priced at around $18,200, while the Max trim comes in at approximately $19,500. All versions use a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, but in this setup, the gasoline motor is not connected to the wheels. Instead, it functions purely as a generator, supplying power to a 31.7 kWh battery pack. That battery then delivers energy to a rear-mounted electric motor producing 255 horsepower.
Mazda is also bringing a fully electric variant of the EZ-60, and it mirrors the same three trims: Base, Pro, and Max. The Base EV starts at about $19,600, followed by the Pro at $21,000, and the Max topping the lineup at $22,600. This version does away with the gasoline generator and instead uses a large 77.94 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. With this setup, Mazda claims the SUV can achieve up to 600 kilometers of range on the CLTC cycle, while still relying on the same 255-hp rear-mounted electric motor for propulsion.
Design-wise, the EZ-60’s exterior styling borrows elements familiar from other Mazda models, but its interior is unlike anything the brand sells in Western markets. At the center of attention is a massive 26.5-inch 5K display that serves as both the primary infotainment system and a passenger-facing screen. Complementing it is a futuristic 100-inch augmented reality head-up display, while traditional side mirrors are replaced with camera-based digital mirrors. The result is a cabin that feels cutting-edge and distinct from Mazda’s existing global lineup.
Mazda has confirmed that the EZ-60 will not be limited to China. The SUV will be exported to select international markets, most notably Europe, where it will adopt the CX-6e badge. However, U.S. buyers will not see it in showrooms, as Mazda has no current plans to introduce the model stateside. For the Chinese market, the EZ-60 will become Mazda’s second all-electric vehicle, following the debut of the EZ-6 sedan in late 2024.
With its combination of affordability, futuristic technology, and strong performance, the EZ-60/CX-6e underscores Mazda’s push to expand its electric and range-extended lineup, particularly in China and Europe.