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CATL to offer skateboard chassis to Mazda’s China joint venture
Mazda’s Chinese joint venture will utilize CATL's skateboard chassis for upcoming electric vehicles, making Mazda the first international automaker to adopt this technology. This chassis allows for quicker production and better adaptation to market changes. Previously, the chassis was used by the EV brand Avatr, co-developed by Changan, CATL, and Huawei, amid Mazda's declining sales in China.
Key points
- Mazda's joint venture with Changan will use CATL's skateboard chassis for EVs.
- This marks Mazda as the first international car brand to implement this technology.
- The skateboard chassis facilitates faster development and market adaptation.
- Avatr was the first brand to adopt this chassis, integrating CATL's battery into the vehicle's structure.
- Mazda's sales in China dropped by 14.2% year over year, totaling about 75,600 units.
Why it matters
- The increased adoption of skateboard chassis reflects the trend towards modular electric vehicle designs in 2025.
- Historically, innovations in EV technology have been crucial for automakers facing declining market shares.
- CATL's technology aligns with the global push for higher efficiency and faster production cycles in the automotive industry.
Mazda's collaboration with CATL represents a significant step toward enhancing its EV production capabilities amid declining sales, potentially revitalizing its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving market.