Mazda Reportedly Delays First In‑House EV to 2029

Overview

• Japanese outlets Nikkei and Nikkan Jidosha, cited by Automotive News, report the first dedicated Mazda EV has slipped from a 2027 target to no earlier than 2029.
• Mazda said it has not announced timing and will determine introduction plans after reviewing regulatory trends and customer needs under its multi‑solution strategy.
• The company is prioritizing hybrids in the near term while offering China‑built 6e and CX‑6e models developed with partner Changan in global markets outside the U.S.
• Reports point to U.S. tariffs and the loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, plus revised European emissions rules, as factors reshaping Mazda’s rollout.
• Recent spy shots of a Skyactiv EV test mule in California and a cut in Mazda’s 2030 EV sales expectation to below 25% signal ongoing development with a more cautious plan.