The Mazda EZ-60 takes on the Tesla Model Y with sharp looks, real range, and a global plan. Here’s what you need to know.
Introduction
Mazda’s gearing up for a serious run at the electric SUV market, and they’re coming with something that looks ready to play.
The 2026 EZ-60 isn’t just another compliance EV or a design study that won’t leave China. This is a real product with real ambition—and a real target on Tesla’s back.
Originally developed with Changan, the EZ-60 shows Mazda’s ready to stop talking about electrification and start building it.
A Mazda That Looks Like It Means It
The EZ-60 looks sharp. The front end is low and clean, with slim headlights and an illuminated Mazda badge that glows like it belongs on a sci-fi movie set.
There’s no mess or wasted detail along the sides — just smooth, tight bodywork and a coupe-like roofline that dips toward the tail. It exudes confidence without being ostentatious.
The EZ-60, built on a shared EV platform with Changan’s Deepal S07, boasts the right proportions to compete with vehicles from Fremont, Seoul, or Detroit.
Range, Power, and charging.
Mazda’s not throwing out final numbers yet, but early specs paint a clear picture:
- A rear-mounted electric motor good for about 214 horsepower.
- An 80 kWh battery pack, likely adequate for around 295 miles of range.
- • The fast-charging technology should enable it to charge from 30% to 80% within a half-hour.
This places it squarely in the Model Y’s domain, surpassing numerous older electric SUVs that still struggle with range and recharge times.
There is no update yet on a dual-motor version, but if Mazda is committed to entering global markets, we can anticipate one to be available in the future.
Inside the Cabin
Mazda hasn’t shown the full interior yet, but it’s expected to follow the clean, simple layout previewed in the EZ-6 sedan.
Think of a wide, open dashboard with a big central touchscreen, real materials, and almost no visual clutter.
Mazda tends to do interiors better than most, and if they keep the vibe upscale and focused, the EZ-60’s cabin could end up being a strong point in a crowded segment.
Global Plans
While the EZ-60 will debut in China first, it’s not staying there.
Mazda plans to send it overseas, most likely under the name CX-6e, expanding their EV footprint in a way the slow-selling MX-30 never could.
It’s a smart move. Mazda would benefit from having a genuine electric SUV in its global lineup, and the EZ-60 appears poised to fulfill that need.
Final Verdict
The Mazda EZ-60 feels different from Mazda’s earlier EV efforts. It’s not an afterthought or a compliance box checked quietly on a spec sheet.
It looks good. It has real range. It’s positioned right where the EV market is hottest.
If Mazda can deliver on the numbers — and if the production car drives the way Mazda should — the EZ-60 could finally give buyers a real alternative to the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Mustang Mach-E.
It’s almost time.
Fast Facts: 2026 Mazda EZ-60
- Motor: Rear-drive, approx. 214 hp
- Battery: 80 kWh
- Range: Estimated 295 miles
- Charging: 30% to 80% in about 35 minutes
- Interior: Clean, minimalist, upscale materials
- • Launch: 2026—in China first, global markets later.
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