Mazda is going to introduce the MX-30 EV in California this fall as the brand’s first electric vehicle, followed by a plug-in hybrid version with a rotary engine acting as a generator later on. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is powered by a single electric motor with 144 HP and 200 lb-ft of torque driving the front wheels and a 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Official EPA figures are not yet available but the driving range is rated at just 124 miles on the more generous WLTP cycle, just to get an idea.
Mazda didn’t offer further details on the
plug-in hybrid variant of the MX-30 as well, but it’s expected to offer a
significantly longer driving range, in addition to marking the return of the
rotary engine. The relatively small -for a full EV- battery pack of the MX-30
comes at least with DC fast-charging capability, with Mazda claiming that it
takes just 36 minutes for it to charge to 80 percent of its capacity.
The new MX-30 shares the same architecture
with Mazda’s CX-30 and 3 models, and features a pair of ‘suicide’ rear doors
inspired by the RX-8. The interior stands out thanks to its ‘floating’ center
console, the dual-screen setup, and the use of environmentally-friendly
materials for the fabric upholstery.
Pricing details of the new 2022 Mazda
MX-30 EV will be announced closer to the model’s launch.
