Mazda MX-30 uses Hitachi Astemo EV motor and inverter

Mazda’s first mass-produced EV uses parts made by  Hitachi and Honda Motor JV

Autocar Professional BureauBy Autocar Professional Bureau calendar 01 Jun 2021 Views icon9246 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Mazda MX-30 uses Hitachi Astemo EV motor and inverter

Hitachi Astemo Co, a joint venture between Hitachi and Honda Motor Co, has announced that its EV motors and inverters were adopted by Mazda Motor Corporation for its first mass-produced electric vehicle, the Mazda MX-30, launched in Japan in January 2021.

According to the company, the motor used in the Mazda MX-30 has high output and high efficiency performance. The compact, high output inverter is has a double-sided direct water-cooling power module.

The MX-30 is Mazda’s first mass-production electric car and has a 210km range. The MX-30 is capable of 6.6kW domestic charging and 50kW rapid charging via a CCS connection, the latter of which will give 80% charge in 30 to 40 minutes, claims Mazda.

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