Tech Drive: Driving the All-Electric Mazda 6e
Mazda 6e Tech Drive: Driving Dynamics
The all-electric Mazda 6e is beautifully styled and technologically advanced. It’s also simple to use.
Zoom-Zoom has entered the electric era with the first all-electric Mazda 6e.
This advanced, zero-emissions five-door hatchback is imbued with Mazda’s latest Kodo – Soul of Motion styling, its signature Jinba Ittai driving experience and in-cabin luxury.
Already the winner of the 2026 World Car Design of the Year Award, driving the all-new Mazda 6e is as simple as it is beautiful.
Join Karl Reindler in this short video to see how.
Karl Reindler: Welcome to Mazda Tech Drive. Today we're taking a closer look at the all-electric Mazda6e and some of the features designed to make everyday driving simple, intuitive and enjoyable.
Getting Started: Keyless Entry and Drive Away
Getting started is easy. With the key on your person, enter the vehicle, select Drive and you're ready to go.
At the end of your journey, simply place the vehicle in Park, exit with the key and lock the vehicle. The Mazda6e will automatically power down, helping make the ownership experience as seamless as possible.
Using the Gear Selector
The gear selector is located on the stalk behind the steering wheel.
While pressing the brake pedal, push the selector down to engage Drive or up to select Reverse. To place the vehicle in Park, press the button located at the end of the stalk.
Mazda 6e Driving Modes: Normal, Sport and Individual
The Mazda6e offers three dedicated driving modes: Normal, Sport and Individual.
Each mode adjusts various vehicle characteristics to suit different driving preferences and conditions. Depending on the selected mode, settings such as power delivery, regenerative braking intensity and steering assistance can be tailored to create a different driving experience.
Drivers can change driving modes in several ways.
Modes can be selected directly from the widget on the central display, using the quick-access button on the steering wheel, or through the vehicle settings menu.
For those who prefer a more personalised setup, Individual Mode allows the driver to customise key vehicle settings, including power delivery, steering assistance and regenerative braking behaviour.
How Regenerative Braking Works
One of the key technologies in the Mazda6e is regenerative braking.
Regenerative braking allows the electric motor to act as a generator during braking or deceleration. Instead of wasting energy as heat, the system captures kinetic energy and converts it into electricity, which is then stored in the battery for later use.
This process helps improve overall efficiency while contributing to the vehicle's electric driving range.
These are just some of the features that make the Mazda6e easy to live with and enjoyable to drive every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's simple. With the key on your person, enter the vehicle, select Drive and you're ready to go. At the end of your journey, place it in Park, exit with the key and lock the car — the Mazda 6e powers down automatically for a seamless ownership experience.
The gear selector is on the stalk behind the steering wheel. While pressing the brake pedal, push the selector down to engage Drive or up to select Reverse. To engage Park, press the button located at the end of the stalk.
The Mazda 6e offers three modes — Normal, Sport and Individual. Each adjusts characteristics such as power delivery, regenerative braking intensity and steering assistance. You can switch modes from the widget on the central display, the quick-access steering wheel button, or the vehicle settings menu.
Individual mode is for drivers who prefer a personalised setup. It lets you customise key vehicle settings — including power delivery, steering assistance and regenerative braking behaviour — to create a driving experience tailored to your preferences.
Regenerative braking lets the electric motor act as a generator when braking or decelerating. Instead of wasting energy as heat, it captures kinetic energy and converts it into electricity, which is stored in the battery for later use — improving efficiency and adding to driving range.