LDV eT60 vs Mazda BT-50

The LDV eT60 starts from $99,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda BT-50 opens at $36,400. That makes the Mazda BT-50 the more affordable entry point by $63,590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $109,989 and $40,040 respectively.

The LDV eT60 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mazda BT-50, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Mazda BT-50 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the LDV eT60.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV eT60 packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Mazda BT-50.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the LDV eT60 and 6 in the Mazda BT-50.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The LDV eT60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mazda BT-50 gets a 7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the LDV eT60 gets leatherette upholstery while the Mazda BT-50 offers cloth.

The LDV eT60 uses a Electric Motor producing 130kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The Mazda BT-50 responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The LDV eT60 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda BT-50 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV eT60 measures 5,365mm long on a 3,155mm wheelbase, 45mm longer than the Mazda BT-50 at 5,320mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV eT60 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mazda BT-50 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 160,000km (LDV eT60) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda BT-50). Both match on warranty length.