Mazda: Electric SUV with Chinese Partnership

Mazda is set to introduce the CX-60e, its second all-electric model, an SUV developed in collaboration with Chinese automotive partner Changan. This move is intended to significantly strengthen Mazda's modest presence in the electric vehicle market.

The new electric SUV measures 4.85 meters long with a substantial 2.9-meter wheelbase. It is equipped with a 78 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, providing a stated range of 480 kilometers. The vehicle supports rapid DC charging up to 200 kW, a crucial feature for modern EVs. Power comes from a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 190 kW (258 hp) and 290 Nm of torque.

Inside, the CX-60e embraces a highly digitalized cockpit, dominated by a large central infotainment screen. The vehicle will arrive in European markets, including Slovenia, in the autumn, with prices starting at 45,000 euros. Mazda anticipates that the CX-60e will outperform its predecessor, the MX-30, a smaller SUV that faced challenges in the market, largely due to its insufficient driving range.

This launch is particularly important for Mazda, as its overall market share in Europe and Slovenia is already relatively small, and its share in the EV segment is even more limited. The success of the CX-60e is therefore critical for the brand's future electric strategy.