Mazda EZ-6 EV Goes on Sale in China, for Equivalent of $30,000

Mazda has officially started pre-orders for its new Mazda EZ-6 EV and EREV (with range extender) versions in China. The reason this is so interesting? Its starting price, which is the equivalent of $25,000 USD, or roughly $30,000 CAD.

The result of a collaboration between Mazda and state-owned Chinese automaker Changan Auto, the Mazda EZ-6 is one of two new electric offerings unveiled last April. Alongside the Arata crossover, similar to the CX-5, the Mazda EZ-6 appeared to be the closest to production, with an expected on-sale date before the end of the year.

Promises kept
According to Chinese automotive blogs Autohome and CarNewsChina, the starting price would be set at around 160,000 yuan, or just over $30,800 CAD. Although exact pricing details are still unclear, this new offering from Mazda promises to shake up the electric vehicle market.

Versions and features
Seven models are available for pre-order: four extended-range versions (EREV) and three 100-percent electric versions (BEV).

Despite its attractive price, the base version of the Mazda EZ-6 offers a leather interior, while the top-of-the-range versions combine leather and Alcantara. Available equipment includes a 14-speaker Sony audio system, 64-color customizable ambient lighting, “zero gravity” front seats and a panoramic glass roof.

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