Japanese Firm’s Electric SUV Offers 807-mile Range With LFP Battery

Mazda’s boldest step yet into the electric vehicle (EV) market arrived with the debut of the all-new EZ-60 SUV at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2025.

Set to launch officially in China later this year, the EZ-60 is currently touring major cities in a static display campaign. Anticipation is already high: the SUV has amassed over 20,000 pre-orders, most of them for the extended-range variant, reflecting strong early demand.

Mazda is offering the EZ-60 in two distinct configurations. The fully electric version features a rear-mounted motor that generates 255 horsepower (190 kW), powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by CATL. This setup delivers up to 373 miles of range under the CLTC testing cycle, positioning it competitively in China’s growing EV segment.

The second configuration is an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), which uses the same 255-horsepower electric motor as its pure-electric counterpart. A 97-horsepower, 1.5-liter gasoline engine is included, but it functions solely as a generator, recharging the battery when needed either automatically or at the driver’s discretion. With a smaller 31.73 kWh LFP battery, the EREV offers 99 miles of electric-only range and more than 807 miles of total range. It also supports 800-volt fast charging, appealing to long-distance drivers who need flexibility and fast refueling.

The EZ-60’s development is a result of Mazda’s close partnership with Changan, a major state-owned automaker in China. Built on Changan’s EPA1 platform, the SUV shares its underpinnings with several of Changan’s own models, as well as the upcoming Mazda EZ-6 sedan, a vehicle destined for international markets under the Mazda 6e nameplate.

Beyond powertrain options, Mazda has gone to great lengths to localize the EZ-60 for Chinese consumers. The SUV supports regional Chinese dialects through its voice recognition system and seamlessly integrates popular apps such as WeChat. Safety has also been a top priority, with the vehicle’s reinforced body structure using ultra-high-strength steel up to 2000 MPa in critical load-bearing areas. Its driver-assist systems have been specially calibrated for Chinese road conditions, with enhanced pedestrian and cyclist detection.

First customer deliveries in China are expected to begin in August, following public test drives scheduled for July. While the EZ-60 is initially exclusive to China, Mazda has already confirmed that a global version, named the CX-6e, will begin rolling out in international markets starting in 2026.