Overview
The Mazda Motor Corporation, more commonly known simply as Mazda, is a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer, with business activities across a number of key international markets. Mazda was founded in 1920, initially as a cork-making factory (Toyo Cork Kogyo Co, Ltd.). The company started manufacturing vehicles in 1931. The ‘Mazda-go’, a tricycle truck, was the first vehicle to be manufactured by the company. Mazda derives its name from ‘Ahura Mazda’, the God of harmony, intelligence and wisdom.
US based Ford Motor Company owned a stake in Mazda during a time Mazda was undergoing financial difficulties. Ford acquired a 24.5% stake in Mazda in 1974, increasing their stake to 33.4% in 1980. The Ford-Mazda partnership did result in a number of successful initiatives. Though the partnership formally ended in 2014, Ford started selling down its stake in Mazda from 2008.
Mazda has conducted research on alternative fuel vehicles for many decades. The company has had a particular focus on hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Mazda electric vehicle (EV) portfolio includes both, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models:
- All-electric Mazda MX-30 SUV
- Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid
- Mazda CX-80 plug-in hybrid
- Mazda MX-30 R-EV plug-in hybrid
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The Mazda CX-60 PHEV SUV
It has taken the Japanese automotive manufacturer longer than its rivals to introduce its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), but the wait could have been worthwhile.
The Mazda CX-60 PHEV family SUV has been positioned to compete with premium brands like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. Apart from being the first PHEV for Mazda, the CX-60 is also its most powerful production car to date.
The Mazda plug-in hybrid SUV has a 17.8 kWh onboard EV battery, with a WLTP certified zero-emission electric range up to 39 miles. A decent pure electric range, but not class-leading. Some of the latest PHEV’s now offer an EV range above 50 miles on a single charge.
Adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the CX-60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) should comfortably deliver an emission-free pure electric range over 30 miles, useful for city and shorter distance motorway driving! For those new to electric driving, it is worth noting that many factors influence the real-world electric car range. Some of these include: driving style, temperature, elevation, wind, rain, road surface, tyre size, onboard services used etc.
Do keep in mind that driving on the pure electric mode helps reduce the cost of motoring and improve the overall efficiency of the vehicle. Depending on the cost of charging, expect a driving cost between 5 pence and 10 pence per mile, when driven on the e-mode. This is substantially cheaper than driving using the petrol internal combustion engine (ICE).
Mazda claims the CX-60 plug-in can deliver up to 188.3 mpg. Though a better fuel economy compared to a conventional petrol car, the CX-60 is not as efficient as some of the newer plug-in hybrids introduced by its competitors.
In any case, like the real-world electric range, the real-world fuel economy will be lower than the manufacturer claimed data. Nevertheless, leveraging the pure electric mode on a regular basis is a must in taking advantage of the benefits of electric driving, to include better fuel economy!
Taking advantage of the EV range will also require inculcating a habit of charging the EV on a regular basis, which is as easy as charging a smartphone. We at e-zoomed discourage the use of a domestic 3-PIN plug for charging an electric car. A ‘topping up’ approach to charging will help improve the overall efficiency of the electric vehicle and also improve the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery. Mazda offers a 8 years or 100,000 miles warranty.
Despite the price tag, it is disappointing to note that the CX-60 PHEV does not offer DC charging. The EV has a 7.2 kW onboard charger. The Mazda electric vehicle can be charged 0% to 100% via a dedicated EV charging station in 2 hours and 20 minutes. If you insist on using a domestic socket for charging, the EV will take up to 4 hours and 50 minutes to fully charge.
The all-wheel drive Mazda PHEV SUV delivers decent performance. The electric vehicle (EV) combines a 2.5-litre (four-cylinder) petrol engine with an onboard electric motor (100 kW), powered by the EV battery. Despite the additional weight of the EV battery (175.1 kg), the PHEV can achieve 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds.
The 8-speed automatic transmission Mazda plug-in electric SUV delivers 327 PS maximum power and 500 Nm torque. Top speed is 124 mph. The Mazda EV has 5 driving modes: normal, sport, off-road, towing and EV. Of course, on EV mode, the drive is more refined and quieter.
In terms of practicality, the Mazda PHEV is respectable. The placement of the EV battery has been such that the PHEV still offers a large boot size (570 L). Headroom for rear-seat passengers is good, though legroom for taller adults can be potentially a squeeze at the back. The rear-view visibility is however limited.
The CX-60 plug-in hybrid has a striking exterior design evolved around the Mazda ‘soul of motion’ design philosophy, further extended to the interior cabin, with ‘minimalism’ as a core theme. The cabin quality, design, equipment and technology is compelling.
Mazda offers a 12.3-inch TFT display, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 5-years free map updates, blind spot monitoring (BSM), driver attention alert, front cross traffic alert (FCTA), rear cross traffic brake (RCTB), head-up display, smart keyless entry, new Mazda personalisation system and more.
The Mazda CX-60 petrol plug-in electric SUV has tailpipe emission up to 33g CO2/km. Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-12%) tax rate, given the lower tailpipe emissions.
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles at very competitive prices via e-zoomed!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Good looking exterior styling | Not as fuel efficient as competitors |
| High level of equipment and technology | Onboard charger limited to 7.2 kW (single-phase) |
| Decent EV battery size and electric range | DC charging not available |
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The Mazda CX-60 Plug-In Hybrid SUV (credit: Mazda)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Body Type: | SUV |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Petrol/ Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (3 Options) |
|---|
| Mazda CX-60 Exclusive-Line (from £43,950) |
| Mazda CX-60 Homura (from £46,700) |
| Mazda CX-60 Takumi (from £48,050) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 17.8 kWh |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. Onboard charger: 7.2 kW (0%-100%: 2 hrs 20 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 33g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh | £1.27 |
| Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh | £1.67 |
| Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh | £1.73 |
| Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh | £1.89 |
| Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh | £2.03 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1675 |
| Width (mm): | 1890 |
| Length (mm): | 4745 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2870 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.7 |
| Boot Space (L): | 570 |
| Mazda CX-60 e-SKYACTIV PHEV | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 17.8 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 39 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km): | N/A |
| Fuel Consumption (mpg): | 188.3 |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. Onboard charger: 7.2 kW (0%-100%: 2 hrs 20 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 124 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 100 |
| Horsepower (ps): | 327 |
| Torque (Nm): | 500 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Minimum Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,981 |
| Colours: | 8 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
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