Mazda will reveal its very first 100% battery electric vehicle (EV) at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show next month. 

The Japanese automotive giant will debut its first zero-emissions model at the show in Tokyo on 23^rd October, with the vehicle set to be the production version of the e-TPV (Electric Test Prototype Vehicle) which was tested in Norway in late August this year.

The EV will reportedly rely on a 140 hp electric motor with a 35.5 kWh battery pack, and will most likely adopt a crossover or a hatchback body style as current market trends would suggest. With this particular body style, it would also be easier to accommodate an under floor battery pack for the EV.

Mazda’s first EV is estimated to have a range of about 200 kilometres which should be more than enough for day-to-day commuting within city limits. Mazda will also offer the electric vehicle with a range extender option to meet the needs of buyers in North America. Mazda decided to add a range extender in the U.S. as drives in the country tend to be longer than those in others. The range-extender variant of the EV will come with a new version of Mazda’s famed rotary engine.    

The EV will be Mazda's first, and falls in line with the company's plans to introduce more eco-friendly vehicles in order to meet tightened carbon dioxide emission standards in Europe, Asia and the US. With the unveiling of its first EV next month, Mazda will look to introduce plug-in hybrid models from 2021 or 2022 onwards.

According to Towell Auto Centre (TAC), the sole distributor of Mazda vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman, “Mazda’s introduction of its very first battery-electric vehicle marks a change of pace in moving towards an emissions free world. The EV which was engineered internally has been developed in accordance with Mazda's human-centric philosophy and by making full use of the benefits of electric drive technology. It will offer drivers a performance they can enjoy effortlessly and whole-heartedly.”

In Oman, TAC is recognised as a trusted name in customer service and a pioneer in the automobile business since 1972. A group company of the W J Towell Group, TAC takes off from the principle of its parent company and ensures the easy availability of high quality motor products coupled with the highest standard of service to its esteemed customers.

Mazda has brought quality to the roads of Oman, and TAC has made owning a Mazda an absolute joy, thanks to their excellent after-sales service, availability of genuine parts for all Mazda models, their efficient staff, amazing promotions and innovative solutions for a better customer experience.

To find out more about Towell Auto Centre’s showrooms and servicing centres, you can log on to www.mazdaoman.com, or just walk into any one of Towell Auto Centre’s 9 Mazda showrooms situated across the Sultanate of Oman. Now you can also download the revamped Mazda Oman mobile app to get easy access to everything related to Mazda in Oman.

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