The Mazda CX-60 Plug-In Hybrid SUV: The Complete Guide For India

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The Mazda CX-60 PHEV SUV

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The Mazda Motor Corporation, more commonly known as Mazda, is a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer. Mazda is a global automotive company, with business activities across a number of key international markets. For a time, the US based Ford Motor Company owned a stake in Mazda, during the time Mazda was undergoing financial difficulties. The Ford-Mazda partnership did result in a number of successful initiatives.

Mazda has conducted research on alternative fuel vehicles for many decades. The company has had a particular focus on hydrogen-powered vehicles. The company currently has one battery-electric vehicle (BEV) on sale, the all-electric MX-30 compact SUV and the CX-60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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 63 km. A decent pure electric range, but not class-leading. Some of the latest PHEV’s now offer an EV range above 100 km on a single charge.

Adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the CX-60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) should deliver an emission-free pure electric range over 50 km, 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. Electric driving is substantially cheaper than driving using the petrol internal combustion engine (ICE).

Mazda claims the CX-60 plug-in can deliver up to 1.5 l/100km. 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 less efficient 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 160,000 km 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 0-100 km/h 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 200 km/h. 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. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet! The EV is not available in India.

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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)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Body Type:	SUV
Engine:	Petrol/ Electric
Available In India:	No

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Variants (1 Option)
Mazda CX-60 PHEV (from ₹ N/A)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 17.8 kWh
Charging:	DC charging not available. On board charger: 7.2 kW (0%-100%: 2 hrs 20 mins)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	33g (CO2/km)
Battery Warranty:	8 years or 160,000 km

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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)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1675
Width (mm):	1890
Length (mm):	4745
Wheelbase (mm):	2870
Turning Circle (m):	11.7
Boot Space (L):	570

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Mazda CX-60 e-SKYACTIV PHEV
EV Battery Capacity:	17.8 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	63 km
Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km):	N/A
Fuel Consumption (l/100km):	1.5
Charging:	DC charging not available. On board charger: 7.2 kW (0%-100%: 2 hrs 20 mins)
Top Speed:	200 km/h
0-100 km/h:	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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Cheap Electric Cars Available In India

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Ask any expert on electric vehicles (EVs) the key success factors for the rapid adoption of electric driving. Affordability, range and EV charging infrastructure are always identified as key to the successful uptake of EVs, with affordability taking centre stage in the narrative. This holds true for all countries, to include India.

In fact, it can be argued, that for a country like India, with a GDP per capita of less that US$ 2,000, the need for affordable electric cars is even more pronounced. It is true, in that, driving an electric car per mile, is significantly cheaper than driving an internal combustion engine (ICE) petrol or diesel vehicle. However, apart from running and maintenance costs, the purchase cost is also a key determinant in the decision making of a buyer.

Though India has witnessed an increase in activity in the introduction of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), the price tag for the majority of pure electric cars (also known as BEVs), is beyond the reach of most families and businesses in India. As an example, the phenomenally fast (and good looking) Audi RS e-tron GT BEV is priced at Rs 2.05 crores. It is simply only ‘affordable’ for a very small percentage of the consumer base in India.

For the adoption of electric driving to gather momentum in India, the introduction and availability of cheaper electric cars is vital! The availability of EVs priced below Rs 20 lakhs will be instrumental in encouraging buyers to migrate to electric driving. Despite the lack of affordable electric cars in India, there is a glimmer of hope, in that, there are a few affordable pure electric cars currently available in India. We would encourage local and global automotive manufacturers to develop and introduce electric vehicles better suited for the family budget in India. Moreover, the support of government subsidies and grants will also be important in the uptake of EVs in India.

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EV	Type Of EV	Price
Hyundai Kona Electric	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)	Rs 23.79 Lakhs
MG ZS EV	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)	Rs 21.49 Lakhs
Tata Tigor EV	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)	Rs 11.99 Lakhs
Tata Nexon	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)	Rs 14.24 Lakhs

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