Mazda confirmed Tuesday that the 2023 MX-30 EV will arrive at dealerships in California this spring.
The price of the MX-30 EV 2023 is somewhat increased, to $ 35,385 for the base model and $ 38,395 with the Premium Plus package. At the base level, that’s $740 higher than price of Mazda MX-30 2022.
Earlier this week, Mazda confirmed that an extended range version of the rotary engine of the MX-30, called the MX-30 R-EV, will be detailed this Friday, January 13. The company has yet to reveal any other details, however, it has revealed a clever new logo for the variant that incorporates the shape of the Wankel engine propeller.
It looks like any R-EV arrival in the United States is on hold. A Mazda USA representative told Green Car Reports: “Globally, Mazda introduces models and powertrains to the market based on a multi-solution strategy that considers regional differences in energy production. quality, environmental regulations and customer needs. In the US, we are currently focusing on the electrification of the CX-90 and the upcoming CX-70 that will be available this year.”
2023 Mazda MX-30 EV
Whether that means the R-EV is delayed or canceled altogether, that remains unclear. In 2021, Mazda confirmed to have arrived in the US the range-extended version of the MX-30 will launch in the 2023 model year. Later in 2021, after reports from Japan that the extended-range version could still be cancelled, Mazda USA insists it is still on schedule.
The MX-30 is Mazda’s first electric vehicle, and at the time of its introduction as a 2021 model, Mazda said it would be offered in other states in 2022. But Mazda confirmed to Green Car Reports that it will once again go on sale only in California for the 2023 model year.
2023 Mazda MX-30 EV
So far, Mazda has only sold the MX-30 in California, and after a very limited run of 505 initially made it to the US and sold — making it a rare supercar — Mazda doesn’t know if more will be available. . purely a second year model for the MX-30.
Mechanically, the MX-30 is powered by a front-mounted engine that produces 143 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, a 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an estimated range of EPA only 100 miles. The range-extended rotary version is expected to use the small Wankel rotary engine in a series-hybrid configuration, meaning it will only drive a generator supplying power back to the powertrain. and battery.
The Mazda MX-30 EV offers quirky packaging, with an extended hinged rear door, but it pays no dividends in real-world usability. While its exterior dimensions are roughly the same as that of the petrol CX-30, the MX-30 EV somehow offers much less usable passenger space.
2023 Mazda MX-30 EV
The feature set of the MX-30 EV 2023 does not appear to have changed from 2022. It includes an 8.8-inch display screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a sunroof, 8-way power driver’s seat, front seats. with heating, electric folding mirrors, synthetic glass. leather seats, leather steering wheel and gear knob. The Premium Plus package adds a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, satellite radio and a heated steering wheel.
In terms of safety, all MX-30s get automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind spot monitoring, rear parking sensors and adaptive cruise control, while the Premium Plus package adds steering assist for blind spot monitor, forward cross-traffic alert. , front parking sensors and a surround-view camera system.
The MX-30 is unlikely to qualify for the federal electric vehicle tax credit because it is made in Japan and the new credit requires assembly in North America. However, because there is a loophole in the relevant Commercial Clean Vehicle credit, it may be eligible for an extension. rental deals tax credit support—something Mazda might consider if it decides to expand availability soon.
