Quick answer

Enable the one-session override from EV Settings instead of deleting an off-peak timer when an immediate charge is needed.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for 2025 U.S. CX-90 PHEV Preferred, PHEV Premium Sport and PHEV Premium Plus; the power-off center-display screen can also cancel the timer.

Retail trim / version
PHEV Preferred, PHEV Premium Sport, PHEV Premium Plus
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for 2025 U.S. CX-90 PHEV Preferred, PHEV Premium Sport and PHEV Premium Plus; the power-off center-display screen can also cancel the timer.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Charging & battery orientation diagram for Mazda CX-90
Charging & battery orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Open Mazda Connect Settings.

  2. 02

    Select EV Settings and then Charge When Connected.

  3. 03

    Set the option to Enable.

  4. 04

    Switch vehicle power OFF and attach the AC charge connector.

  5. 05

    Confirm charging starts immediately; after the session completes, verify the saved timer is available for the next connection.

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Important limits

  • The override does not erase the charging schedule.
  • An AC or timer-specific charge limit can still end the session below 100%.
  • Use only compatible, undamaged charging equipment and keep water or foreign matter out of the inlet.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the vehicle remains in scheduled wait, enable Charge When Connected before reconnecting.
  • ✓If the session stops early, inspect the active charge limit.
  • ✓If a charging-system fault is shown, disconnect safely, wait a few minutes and reconnect as the manual directs.
Owner feedback

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Primary evidence

2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Digital Owner's Manual — Charge When Connected

Relevant section or page: Charging — Charge When Connected. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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