Mazda CX-6e vs Tesla Model Y

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Mazda CX-6e

CX-6e 78 kWh (MY26)

£42,990 · 261 mi

Wins 8 of 14

Tesla Model Y

Model Y RWD (Juniper)

£44,990 · 236 mi

Wins 6 of 14

Our verdict

The Mazda CX-6e and Tesla Model Y are both electric SUVs in the large car class. The Mazda CX-6e starts at £42,990 in the UK and the Tesla Model Y at £44,990, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The CX-6e goes further, with about 261 miles of real-world range against 236 for the Model Y. On top of that, it is £2,000 cheaper to buy new (£42,990 against £44,990), charges faster on a rapid charger (135 kW against 110 kW on average, 10–80%) and has the longer warranty (6 years against 4).

The Model Y uses less energy (3.9 mi/kWh against 3.4 mi/kWh). On top of that, it has the bigger boot (952 litres against 548) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 7.2 s against 7.9 s.

Choose the Mazda CX-6e if you want the longest range and the lower price and the Tesla Model Y if you want lower running costs and more boot space.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Mazda CX-6eTesla Model Y

Price

Price new: £42,990 (best)on sale now; £44,990on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; –too new
Price per mile of range: £165 (best); £191

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 261 mi (best)420 km, estimate; 236 mi380 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; –
Efficiency: 3.4 mi/kWh183 Wh/km, estimate; 3.9 mi/kWh (best)158 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 298 mi (best)479 km; 273 mi440 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 135 kW (best)10–80% average; 110 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): No; No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; No

Battery

Usable battery: 77 kWh (best)estimate; 60 kWhestimate
Battery chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate); LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: D · Large car; D · Large car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Rear-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 7.9 s0–100 km/h; 7.2 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight: 2,205 kg; 1,981 kg

Size

Length: 4.85 m15 ft 11 in; 4.79 m15 ft 9 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.94 m6 ft 4 in; 1.98 m6 ft 6 in
Width with mirrors: 2.09 m6 ft 10 in; 2.13 m7 ft
Height: 1.62 m5 ft 4 in; 1.62 m5 ft 4 in
Wheelbase: 2.90 m9 ft 6 in; 2.89 m9 ft 6 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 548 litres; 952 litres (best)
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,500 kg; 1,600 kg (best)
Max payload: 460 kgpeople and luggage; 510 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 6 years (best)100,000 miles; 4 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years; 8 years (best)100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Not confirmed; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.