Mazda CX-60 EV charger: which one suits you best?
The Mazda CX-60 is the brand's first plug-in hybrid and charges at home at up to 7.2 kW. What makes this car unusual is how it gets there: the onboard charger uses two phases, not one. That means it reaches its full 7.2 kW on a three-phase wallbox. A single-phase charger feeds only one of those two phases, so the car drops to about 3.7 kW and takes twice as long. A 22 kW model adds nothing either, because the CX-60 itself caps the speed at 7.2 kW.
Mazda's other models charge differently, so it helps to see where yours sits. Pick your model on our Mazda EV charger overview and see its charging data.
For the Mazda CX-60 we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
No three-phase supply at home? A single-phase charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers still works. The CX-60 then uses one phase only and charges at about 3.7 kW, so reckon on roughly twice the time.
Charging specifications of the Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 17.8 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.2 kW (two-phase) |
| Range (WLTP, fully electric) | 60 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 2.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | not available |
Which EV charger suits the Mazda CX-60?
Because the CX-60 draws its power across two phases, a three-phase 11 kW charger is the sensible choice. You get the full 7.2 kW the car is capable of, and you keep room for a next car that charges faster. On a single-phase connection the second phase stays unused. The same battery then takes about five hours instead of two and a half.
Some chargers at this power level also let you measure what you charge. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter built into the charger. It records your charging separately from the rest of your household use, and the certification makes that reading legally valid. That tells you exactly what charging at home costs you. We stock chargers with this meter at 11 kW and at 22 kW. You will find them in our range of EV chargers with a MID meter.
Two other features matter for a car that charges over several hours. Load balancing lets the charger read how much current your fuse box has to spare and adjust its own draw. The circuit then stays within its limit while the oven and the washing machine are running, and our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing do this for you. Charging on your own solar power is the second one, and it suits an evening charge that runs long. That is what our EV chargers on solar energy are built for.
How long does the Mazda CX-60 take to charge?
The sum is straightforward: 17.8 kWh divided by 7.2 kW comes out at roughly 2.5 hours for an empty battery. Mazda quotes 2 hours and 20 minutes from 0 to 100 percent, which lines up. Plug in during the evening and you start the next morning on a full 60 kilometres of electric range. A standard household socket takes almost five hours, so a fixed charger saves you well over half that time.
The CX-60 uses a Type 2 connection, the same as the 11 kW chargers in our range. At home you charge through the socket on the charger itself. For public charging points on the road, a matching Type 2 charging cable is useful.
Other Mazda models
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for other models from Mazda:
- Mazda MX-30, fully electric rather than a plug-in hybrid
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mazda CX-60 need a three-phase EV charger?
Yes, that is the setup that suits it. The CX-60 charges across two phases, so a three-phase 11 kW charger delivers the full 7.2 kW the car can take. A single-phase charger can only feed one of those two phases, which halves the speed to about 3.7 kW. Going up to 22 kW gains you nothing, because the onboard charger sets the ceiling at 7.2 kW.
Why does a MID meter matter on the Mazda CX-60?
A MID meter is a certified kWh meter inside the charger. The meter sits in the charger itself, so it records your charging separately from your household use. The certification makes that reading legally valid. You can therefore see what charging the CX-60 at home actually costs you, rather than estimating it from one household bill.
Can you fast charge the Mazda CX-60?
No, the CX-60 plug-in hybrid does not support DC fast charging. You charge the battery on AC only, at home on a wallbox or on the road at a public Type 2 point. For a plug-in hybrid with 60 kilometres of electric range that is rarely a problem. You mostly top up overnight at home, and a fixed home EV charger is the usual setup for that.