Mazda Delays Dedicated EV by 2 Years to 2029 as It Cuts Electrification Spending

5 articles · Updated · Automotive News · May 6

2029 is now the earliest launch target for Mazda’s first dedicated battery-electric vehicle, a two-year delay as the automaker shifts its near-term strategy away from a standalone EV push.
Three new hybrids will anchor that pivot while Mazda trims its electrification budget, signaling a lower-cost path than previously planned.
China-built EVs will help fill Mazda’s battery-electric lineup in the meantime, reducing pressure to bring its own dedicated EV platform to market sooner.
The move underscores how some automakers are slowing EV investment and leaning on hybrids to manage costs and demand uncertainty.

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