Mazda is currently using a platform that is dedicated to electric vehicles in the EZ-6 Electric sedan that is sold in China. However, the platform known as EPA1 comes from the Chinese car manufacturer Changan.
Mazda is now developing his Own dedicated EV platformwhich is supposed to debut in 2027.
On Tuesday, Mazda gave a first look at the platform, which follows the typical design in skateboard style with a flat battery in the vehicle floor. The car manufacturer said that the platform would be flexible enough to support several battery options and vehicle types Future software updates.
The first EV on the platform, probably an SUV, is built in Japan for both local sales and exports. It will use batteries with cells developed Partnership with Panasonic.
Mazda dedicated EV platform Laich first model in 2027
Although not yet confirmed a Series plug-in hybrid option Can be developed, with a gas engine – possibly a small rotary design – as a range extender. A similar setup is already available in some markets for the MX-30 Electric Crossover from Mazda.
Before the arrival of the first EV on his dedicated platform, Mazda starts an electric frequency crossover with a platform with Changan-Qual. This crossover was cautiously in 2024 Mazda Arata concept.
On Tuesday, Mazda also presented an update about his new Skyactiv Z family of four-cylinder engines, which was announced for the first time last autumn. The new motor family is optimized for hybrid applications and is also fulfilled Mazda’s own hybrid system in a drive train debut in 2027 in a next generation CX-5. The new CX-5 has already been tested and is expected to be debut later this year.
