Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

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Mazda Australia is planning to introduce the CX-60 PHEV in the first half of 2023, with a potential price tag of up to $80,000. The company believes that Australian driving conditions are well-suited for PHEVs, as they offer emissions-free electric driving in cities and a petrol engine backup for longer trips. The CX-60 will be the most powerful Mazda road car ever produced, with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, 100kW electric motor, and 17.8kWh lithium-ion battery. Mazda is also considering introducing PHEV powertrains in larger SUVs. The company has brought in the MX-30 EV to educate dealers and customers about electric vehicles, but criticism of its range and price may have affected future electric product plans. So far, 25 of the 100 MX-30 EVs brought into the country are up for sale.
Brands mentioned: Mazda, Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, Porsche.