The Mazda MX-30 is a very specific electric car, which recently entered the U.S. market (California). Its specs are pretty weak, as the manufacturer equipped the car with a relatively small 35.5 kWh battery (explaining that it's better for the environment).

Well, as a result, the range is just 100 miles (161 km) - a new low for 2022. The latest EPA documents reveal also that despite limiting the battery size (and thus, also the weight), the MX-30 is not too efficient either.

The Mazda MX-30 appears to be a compliance car, without much love from the manufacturer.

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Unfortunately, we must complain about the EPA, as its documents no longer include the City and Highway range ratings for some of the new cars (2022 model year).

2022 Mazda MX-30

Aside from the short range, it's very telling that the efficiency stands at just 366 Wh/mi (228 Wh/km) - a result that is reasonable for a much bigger vehicles. Our efficiency comparison (September 2021) shows that the Volkswagen ID.4 and Ford Mustang Mach-E both do better.

The Mazda MX-30 actually requires some 50% more energy than the most efficient EVs on the market like the Tesla Model 3 or Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

2022 Mazda MX-30 :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs
[Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label]
Combined
City
Highway
100 mi (161 km)
N/A
N/A
EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses):
Combined
City
Highway
92 MPGe: 366 Wh/mi (228 Wh/km)
98 MPGe: 344 Wh/mi (214 Wh/km)
85 MPGe: 396 Wh/mi (246 Wh/km)

Gallery: 2022 Mazda MX-30: First Drive

Mazda MX-30 specs (Europe and U.S.):

  • Range:
    up to 100 miles (161 km) EPA
    up to 200 km (124 miles) of WLTP range
  • energy consumption of 19 kWh/100 km (62 miles) WLTP
  • 35.5 kWh battery pack (prismatic cells, total nominal voltage of 355 V)
  • 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.7 seconds
  • top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph)
  • front-wheel drive (e-SKYACTIV powertrain)
  • AC synchronous motor: 107 kW (145 PS) peak (80.9 kW continuous) and 271 Nm
  • AC charging using 6.6 kW on-board charger
  • DC fast charging (CCS Combo) 20-80% in about 36 minutes (up to 50 kW)
  • Overall length × overall width × overall height: 4,395mm × 1,795mm × 1,570mm
    Wheelbase 2,655mm
  • curb weight of 1,720–1,750 kg out of total 2,119 kg permissible
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