Video Summary
- The MX-30 shares a platform with the CX-30 but has a unique skin, doors, and interior.- Mazda designed it as a short-range EV, aiming for 30–50 miles of daily use for California commuters.
- The MX-30 qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, effectively dropping the price tag, potentially to the mid-$20,000 range.
- It's not a competitor to Tesla Model 3 or Model Y; those offer 300 miles of range and the latest features.
- 100 miles of range will cover most daily commutes.
- It seats five people and uses "suicide doors" in the back, which require opening the front doors first.
- Rear-end design is distinctively Mazda, with full LED taillights.
- A plug-in hybrid version with a generator is expected later in 2022.
- With a small battery, this rides smoother; it has better handling over larger battery EVs.
- It DC fast charges at 50 kW, similar to a Chevy Bolt, but the smaller battery charges quickly.
- Interior utilizes recycled, recyclable, and renewable components and materials.
- The steering offers good feedback.
- There’s excellent fuel economy.
- It costs 31,775 for the Base model and 33,725 for the Premium Plus model.
