The Mazda 6e comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, tri-zone climate control, ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, a 14.6-inch central touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital driver display plus a 14-speaker Sony audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Mazda6e shares its underpinnings and a lot of its interior design with the Deepal L07, however, the Japanese brand has tried to ensure it looks and feels like a Mazda has much as possible.

There are hints to its Chinese origins, such as the ‘multi-purpose’ buttons on the steering wheel, which are a popular option on Chinese vehicles, but overall it does feel like a Mazda and there is a prominent Mazda logo on the steering wheel.

Both Mazda 6e model grades use the same Changan-developed electric powertrain - a single, rear-mounted motor which produces 190kW of power and 290Nm of torque.  

The Mazda 6e is a five-seat sedan. Space inside, particuarly the back seats, is compromised for taller occupants by the combination of a high floor (with the batteries underneath) and a swoopy, coupe-inspired roofline.

Mazda Australia has not confirmed specific acceleration and top speed figures, but overseas reports indicate a 0-100km/h time of approximately 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 175km/h.

The Mazda 6e is powered by a 78kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, which Mazda claims is good for an impressive 560km of range.