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Western & Barnetts Mazda is thrilled to share that the all-new Mazda6e will make its highly anticipated UK public debut at CarFest 2025, where Mazda UK is an official partner and sponsor of the StarFest and Club CarFest stages.
Held at Laverstoke Park, CarFest is more than just a car show – it’s a one-of-a-kind family festival founded by broadcaster Chris Evans. Celebrating its 14th year, the event combines live music, comedy, food, wellbeing experiences and star-studded entertainment, all while raising funds for UK children's charities – with over £27 million donated to date.
This year, Mazda will take centre stage with a prominent display adjacent to the CarFest demo track startline, where visitors will get an exclusive early look at the Mazda6e – the brand’s first-ever all-electric saloon.
James Crouch, Marketing Director, Mazda UK, said:
“CarFest is the perfect place to showcase our new all-electric Mazda6e to the UK public for the first time. This car marks a bold step into Mazda’s electric future and we can’t wait to show it to the broad audience at this unique event.”
He added:
“As partners of The StarFest Stage and Club CarFest, in addition to the Mazda6e debut on the Mazda stand, we’ll be showcasing a selection of cars from across the Mazda range alongside Starfest giving festival goers the chance to find out more about Mazda’s multi-solution approach to drivetrain technology. With over 30,000 people a day attending the festival it’s a fantastic opportunity to introduce Mazda and the all-new Mazda6e to an enthusiastic crowd at the same time as supporting an event that raises money for a selection of amazing children’s charities.”
Mazda’s sponsorship extends to CarFest’s StarFest Stage, which will host a variety of celebrity guests including Chris McCausland, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Ben Miller, Tom Parker-Bowles, and Billy Billingham. As the sun sets, the area transforms into Club CarFest, featuring sets from DJs MistaJam, Chris Watson and DJ Tobes.
Anjna Raheja, CarFest Festival Director, said:
“We are thrilled that Mazda will be joining the CarFest family again this year at Laverstoke Park, sponsoring both the StarFest and Club CarFest stages. Mazda’s strong sense of identity and unique personality mirrors so many things that CarFest stands for and we are very excited to be partnering with them on these two amazing stages and delighted that their new electric vehicle will make its UK debut on the Mazda stand at our event.”
Fresh from its global premiere at the Brussels Motor Show earlier this year, the Mazda6e blends eye-catching design with cutting-edge electric technology. Built under the design ethos ‘Electrifying Design Crafted to Perfection’, the car showcases the latest evolution of Mazda’s Kodo – Soul of Motion philosophy. Highlights include:
Inside, the Mazda6e delivers a calming, premium environment influenced by the Japanese design concept of ‘Ma’. A floating centre console, panoramic glass roof and sustainable materials create a modern, airy interior. Trim levels include:
Tech features include:
The Mazda6e will arrive with two battery options in Europe:
| Version | Battery | Range (WLTP) | 0-62mph | Charging (10-80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 68.8kWh | Up to 300 miles | 7.6 secs | 22 minutes (DC, 200kW) |
| Long Range | 80kWh | Up to 345 miles | 7.8 secs | 45 minutes (DC) |
Both variants are rear-wheel drive with 320Nm of torque and support ultra-fast DC charging, adding up to 145 miles in just 15 minutes.
Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director, Mazda Motors UK, said:
“The Mazda6e is the car our dealers have been waiting for, with a nod to the popularity of the Mazda6 it’s a real statement of intent for the future and illustrates how Mazda can bring great design, technology and style to battery electric vehicles. And with the suspension, power steering and braking carefully calibrated by the team at Mazda Research Europe in Frankfurt to match European and UK preferences, I’m sure the Mazda6e will be an electric car that delivers the engaging driver experience you’d expect from Mazda.”
He continued:
“It’s great that we can showcase the car to potential customers at CarFest, well ahead of its arrival in our dealerships next year. When it arrives in 2026, the Mazda6e will be a fantastic and timely addition to our multi-solution approach that includes mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric offerings.”
With headline acts including Travis, Rita Ora, Busted, Madness, Squeeze, Sam Ryder, and Kim Wilde, CarFest 2025 promises to be an unforgettable weekend of entertainment, innovation, and heart. Be sure to visit the Mazda stand to see the future of electric driving — the Mazda6e — up close before it arrives in UK showrooms in 2026.
Stay tuned with Western & Barnetts Mazda for further updates and exclusive content from CarFest 2025.
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