If you're searching for a Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid SUV for sale near Corrales, NM, University Mazda in Albuquerque has the most advanced, most powerful SUV Mazda has ever built — and it runs on both gas and electric power. The CX-90 PHEV is a full-size, three-row SUV that gives your family serious room, serious tech, and a smarter way to fuel up along every road between Corrales and Albuquerque.

Here's how the hybrid system works when you're driving: The CX-90 PHEV has two power sources working together — a 2.5L gas engine and an electric motor. When you first start the car and drive around town, it runs on electric power only. That means zero gas used, zero engine noise, and a smooth, almost silent pull away from your driveway in Corrales. You feel the power instantly — electric motors don't need to "warm up" like gas engines do. They deliver full force the moment you press the pedal.

Once your electric charge runs low — or when you need extra power for passing on I-25 — the gas engine kicks in automatically. You don't press a button. You don't flip a switch. The CX-90 figures it out on its own. The two systems hand off to each other so smoothly you'll barely notice it happened. On the highway between Corrales and downtown Albuquerque, the gas and electric motors often work together at the same time to give you the most power with the least amount of fuel burned. The combined output is 323 horsepower — more than enough to move all three rows of passengers with confidence.

What about braking? Every time you slow down or press the brake pedal, the CX-90 PHEV does something smart: it captures that energy and sends it back into the battery. This is called regenerative braking, and it works like a tiny power plant built into your wheels. Instead of wasting energy as heat the way regular brakes do, the CX-90 recycles it. Every stop sign in Corrales, every red light on Paseo del Norte — the car is quietly recharging itself the whole time you drive.

The CX-90 PHEV gets an EPA-estimated 26 miles of all-electric range on a full charge. For most Corrales-area commutes and school runs, that's enough to drive the whole trip on electricity alone — no gas touched at all. Charge it overnight at home with a standard outlet, or faster with a Level 2 home charger. Then drive to Albuquerque and back on electric. Save the gas for longer trips. It's a system that works exactly the way your schedule does.

Inside, the CX-90 PHEV seats up to eight passengers across three rows with premium materials, a 12.3-inch center display, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and a available Bose® Surround Sound system with 12 speakers. The cabin is quiet — really quiet — because electric drive removes most of the engine noise you'd expect from a big SUV. That silence makes every drive feel more refined, more relaxed, and more in control.

Standard i-ACTIV AWD® reads road conditions up to 200 times per second and sends power to the wheels that need it most. On the dirt-edged roads around Corrales or during a surprise rain on I-40, the CX-90 is already adjusting before you realize anything changed. That's not a safety feature. That's a smart system working hard so you don't have to think about it.

At University Mazda, we know the CX-90 PHEV comes with questions — and we have straight answers. Our team will walk you through how the hybrid system works, how to charge at home, and which trim fits your family best. No jargon. No pressure. Just real information from people who know this vehicle inside and out.

Visit us at 5150 Ellison Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or call 505-421-6728 to schedule your CX-90 PHEV test drive. Once you feel electric torque pull a three-row SUV off the line in total silence, you'll understand why this one is different.

Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid FAQs — Corrales & Albuquerque, NM

How does the Mazda CX-90 PHEV work when you're driving?
The CX-90 PHEV uses two power sources — an electric motor and a 2.5L gas engine. It starts and drives on electric power first. When the battery runs low or you need more power, the gas engine joins in automatically. The two systems work together or separately depending on what the drive demands, and the car manages all of it without you doing a thing.

How far can the Mazda CX-90 PHEV drive on electricity alone?
The CX-90 PHEV offers an EPA-estimated 26 miles of all-electric range on a full charge. That covers most Corrales-area daily trips without using a single drop of gas. For longer drives, the gas engine takes over seamlessly.

What is regenerative braking and how does it work in the CX-90?
Every time you brake or slow down, the CX-90 captures that energy and feeds it back into the battery instead of wasting it as heat. It's like the car recharges a little bit every time you stop — at every red light, every stop sign, every slowdown on the highway.

Do I have to plug in the Mazda CX-90 PHEV to drive it?
No. The CX-90 PHEV runs fine as a gas-only vehicle if you never plug it in. But charging it regularly — even with a standard home outlet overnight — is where you get the most savings and the smoothest electric driving experience.

Is the Mazda CX-90 PHEV good for New Mexico roads and weather?
Yes. Standard i-ACTIV AWD® reads road conditions up to 200 times per second and adjusts traction automatically. From sandy Corrales back roads to wet Albuquerque streets, the CX-90 stays planted and in control without you having to think about it.

How many people does the Mazda CX-90 PHEV seat?
The CX-90 PHEV seats up to eight passengers across three full rows — making it one of the most family-ready PHEVs on the market today.

Can I finance a Mazda CX-90 PHEV at University Mazda?
Yes. University Mazda offers flexible financing and fast online pre-approval. Our team can also walk you through any available federal or state tax credits for plug-in hybrid vehicles that may apply to your purchase.