Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that its Demio EV will begin leasing trials in Japan beginning from October this year.
The Demio EV is an independently developed electric vehicle based on the Mazda Demio (known overseas as Mazda2).
Using a highly efficient lithium-ion battery and Mazda’s unique electric motor, the Demio EV delivers an exhilarating driving experience, including powerful acceleration, precise handling and a comfortable ride.
It also achieves a driving range of 200 kilometers (124 miles) in JC08 mode test cycle, measured by Mazda.
The Demio EV maintains the same cabin space and cargo carrying capacity as the base model Demio.
Mazda intends to lease approximately 100 units in total, mainly to local governments and corporate customers in the Chugoku region of Western Japan (where Mazda’s headquarters are located).
Mazda Demio EV specifications and price
| Model name | Demio EV | |
| Drive | FF | |
| Seating capacity | 5 | |
| Dimensions and weight | Overall length/width/height | 3900mm/1695mm/1490mm |
| Vehicle weight | 1180kg | |
| Performance | AC electric power consumption (JC08 mode test cycle) | 100Wh/km |
| Driving range on a single charge (JC08 mode test cycle) | 200km | |
| Drive battery | Type | Lithium-Ion batteries |
| Total voltage | 346V | |
| Total torque | 20kWh | |
| Motor | Max. output | 75kW<102PS>/5200-12000rpm |
| Max. torque | 150Nm<15.3kgfm>/0-2800rpm | |
| Charging time | Normal charge (AC200V·15A) | Approx. 8 hours (full charge) |
| Fast charge | Approx. 40 minutes (80% charge) | |
| Price (yen) (including tax) | 3,577,000 / $44,800 USD | |
