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Sunday, 11 October 2026

Vehicle reviews · E35 electric hatchback

Mazda 6e

Research-based vehicle guides, with specifications, manufacturer context and attributed independent opinions.

The vehicle in view

Market
AU
Model year
2026
Grade
E35 GT
Generation
E35 electric hatchback
Powertrain
BEV
Drivetrain
RWD
Seats
5
Body class
Medium-car
Build interval
Not verified

The production build interval has not been verified. Build-dependent safety applicability is withheld.

The DriveAgent guide

Our assessment

DriveAgent research synthesis, not a first-hand road test. Driving impressions are attributed to their original reviewers; manufacturer claims and overseas observations are identified separately.

Researching the Australian E35 GT

This unscored guide combines Josh Nevett’s Australian GT first drive for CarExpert with Mazda’s local specifications. DriveAgent has not driven this car. Its exact production interval is unverified; build-dependent safety applicability remains withheld.

Sources: CarExpert ↗ · System power ↗

Comfort with a damping qualification

Nevett found the GT forgiving on rough roads, but noted float and less settled damping over smaller imperfections. He also reported restrained wind and tyre noise. These are attributed first-drive impressions.

Sources: CarExpert ↗

Check the driving position and controls

Nevett criticised the high driving position, limited steering-wheel reach and touchscreen menus for routine adjustments. His observations make seating fit and control usability useful checks during a personal test drive.

Sources: CarExpert ↗

Manufacturer figures with their original basis

Mazda declares 190kW peak output and up to 560km combined WLTP range. Its brochure claims approximately 24 minutes for DC charging from 10 to 80 per cent, subject to charger, battery and temperature conditions. These are manufacturer figures, not DriveAgent test results.

Sources: 10–80% charging ↗

Dimensions for the electric hatchback

Mazda lists a 4921mm overall length including the licence plate holder, 1890mm width excluding mirrors, and 2895mm wheelbase. These dimensions retain the manufacturer’s measurement definitions.

Sources: Wheelbase ↗

What the reviewers say

AU · E35 GT

Ratings and findings belong to the publisher shown. Summaries preserve individual observations, including disagreement; they are not DriveAgent road-test impressions. Different scoring methods and test types are not directly interchangeable.

AU · en

CarExpert

No rating displayed

DriveAgent summaries of CarExpert’s review

  • Comfort and refinement · observation

    Josh Nevett finds the GT forgiving on rough roads, with some float in its ride.

    Summary checked 10 Oct 2026
  • Comfort and refinement · limitation

    Nevett finds the damping less settled on smaller surface imperfections.

    Summary checked 10 Oct 2026
  • Comfort and refinement · strength

    Nevett reports a quiet cabin at road speeds, with wind and tyre noise generally restrained.

    Summary checked 10 Oct 2026
  • Interior and technology · limitation

    Nevett found a high driving position and limited steering-wheel reach, which can make taller drivers less comfortable.

    Summary checked 10 Oct 2026
  • Interior and technology · limitation

    Nevett reports touchscreen menus complicate routine adjustments, including at least two taps to change cabin temperature.

    Summary checked 10 Oct 2026
Review type
First drive
Author
Josh Nevett
Vehicle market
AU
Test location
AU
Test date
Not recorded
Published
1 Jul 2026
Review language
en
Read the original review at CarExpert (opens in a new tab) ↗

Specifications

Verified specifications

For the selected vehicle and build scope. Values retain their original measurement basis; this is not a complete specification sheet.

System power
190 kW

system peak

Declared peak output; not a DriveAgent measurement.

Electric range
560 km

WLTP declared

Declared combined WLTP range; actual range depends on traffic, roads and driving.

Wheelbase
2895 mm

axle centres

Length
4921 mm

overall

Includes the licence plate holder.

Width
1890 mm

mirrors excluded

Peak DC charging
194 kW

manufacturer peak

Declared peak, not an average charging rate.

10–80% charging
24 min

manufacturer 10 80

Approximate manufacturer claim; varies with charger capacity, battery and ambient temperature and other factors.

Safety · ANCAP

Safety evidence pending

No verified ANCAP rating is linked to this variant yet. This does not mean the vehicle has no rating. Its rating year, validity and applicable variants need to be checked.

Launch history · AU

Dates describe the event for this grade, not when this review was published. Month-only dates retain their original precision.

  1. 17 February 2026

    Orders open · New model

    View event source (opens in a new tab) ↗
  2. July 2026

    On sale · New model

    View event source (opens in a new tab) ↗

Model evidence approved 10 October 2026 · Source publication and test dates are shown separately.