Mazda 6e EV Impresses With Smooth Ride, Tight Handling
Mazda has begun delivering its first fully electric vehicle, the 6e, to over 4,000 Thai customers, with test drives confirming its smooth ride, responsive handling, and up to 654 km driving range on a single charge.
Mazda Sales Thailand has begun delivering the Mazda 6e, the company's first fully electric vehicle to arrive in Thailand, to over 4,000 reserved customers while providing test drives to journalists on the Bangkok-Khao Yai route. The vehicle's distinctive NeoFastback design combines sedan and hatchback elements with a premium Japanese sports feel, confirmed by its 2026 World Car Design award. The front features a Flying Signature LED design resembling a bird in flight, while the rear extends across with continuous LED taillights and an automatic rear spoiler that activates above 90 km/h and retracts below 40 km/h.
The tested Exclusive trim features a luxurious light-brown interior with Nappa Suede leather seats and trim, a 14.6-inch central screen, 10.1-inch driver information display, and a 50-inch head-up display. The rear seats include charging ports and air conditioning controls with panoramic sunroof and adjustable front seat to maximize legroom. The powertrain delivers 258 horsepower and 290 newton-meters of torque, with a 77.9 kWh battery providing up to 654 km of range and 30-80% fast charging in 15 minutes.
During testing through Bangkok's heavy traffic, the 6e delivered smooth acceleration and braking without motion sickness, with responsive steering and balanced 50:50 weight distribution offering confident cornering. The suspension transmits substantial road feedback while maintaining sedan-like comfort, though the rear seat cushion is slightly short and the backrest could be more reclined. Through Khao Yai's winding mountain roads, the tight chassis composition kept body roll minimal, and regenerative braking during descent was gentle when coasting downhill.
