CATL, Changan Mazda to develop EVs based on CATL's 'skateboard' chassis

Mazda Motor

13/05/2025 03:14

BEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle battery maker CATL 300750.SZ on Tuesday said it will partner Changan Mazda to develop new energy vehicles based on its "skateboard" chassis.

CATL said its chassis "will help both parties greatly shorten the vehicle development cycle and jointly respond flexibly to changes in market demand".

Changan Mazda is a venture between China Changan Automobile Group SASAGG.UL and Japanese automaker Mazda Motor 7261.T.

 (Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

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