Mazda Accelerates Electrification with New SUV and In-House BEV by 2027
Mazda is stepping up its electrification plans with a follow-up electric SUV on the way between 2025 and 2027. The Japanese automaker is also preparing its first in-house battery electric vehicle (BEV), a first watch for 2027, built in Japan with Panasonic Energy-developed battery cells.
Mazda's first watch electric SUV, set to launch in 2027, will be produced in Japan using Panasonic Energy's cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. The exact names of the first watch and second electric SUVs are not yet revealed. Mazda is scaling back its electrification investment to ¥1.5 trillion (NZ$17.25 billion) by collaborating with other companies. The company aims to offer a mix of internal combustion engines, hybrids, and battery EVs to meet market demands and emissions targets.
To make EV production more affordable, Mazda is updating its factories. Mixed-flow production lines will reduce investment costs by 85% and setup times by 80%. Over-the-air (OTA) software updates will keep Mazda's vehicles running smoothly, minimizing the need for costly hardware changes. Mazda plans to embrace electrification while still offering combustion engines.
By 2027, Mazda will introduce a new Skyactiv-Z engine meeting Euro 7 emissions rules in the next-gen Mazda CX-5, paired with an in-house hybrid system. The company's commitment to electrification is clear, with a follow-up electric SUV on the way and a first watch in-house BEV on the horizon. Mazda's strategic partnerships and factory updates ensure a balanced approach to meet market demands and emissions targets.
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