The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV is an outstanding SUV. This vehicle was expertly designed and crafted to be special — but how exactly does it work? Here’s everything you need to know from your friends at Mazda of Kent.
What Exactly Is a PHEV?
A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has two choices of power: electricity and gas. Short drives often only use the electric components (which include both an electric motor and a rechargeable battery), and longer trips usually require the gas engine to kick in.
Details of the 2024 MAZDA CX-90 PHEV Powertrain
Different models might have a variety of motor, battery, and engine sizes. Here’s a look at the components that drive the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV:
- 68-kW electric motor
- 17.8 kWh battery
- e-SKYACTIV®-PHEV 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine
PHEVs default to using electricity. As you drive, the battery powers the electric motor. The gas engine only springs into action when the battery is running low or if your vehicle needs a little extra oomph, such as when you’re driving up a big hill or merging onto a highway.
Keep in mind that all batteries use power and need to be recharged. Although you should recharge your PHEV at home or at public charging stations, we know that sometimes you might end up on the road with a lower battery than you might want.
When this happens, your gas engine has your back! Just get charged up as quickly as possible so you can keep saving on fuel.
Learn More About the MAZDA CX-90 PHEV Near Cleveland, OH
We love it when our customers ask how our vehicles work. So come to our Mazda dealership in Kent, OH. We’ll teach you about how the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV runs and set you up with a test drive.
