MX-30’s most striking feature is its price.
Although there are many problems with the Mazda MX-30 on paper, its price is not one of them. The estimates that the electric crossover could be purchased in California for $23,645 if they take advantage of all the incentives. The base MSRP of the model is $33,470, plus a $11,175 destination fee.
According to the math, the MX-30 is eligible in part for a $7.500 federal tax credit. California also offers a $2,000 Clean Vehicle Rebate as well as a $1500 Clean Fuel Reward. After taking out the destination fee, the $11,000 worth of incentives brings the price of an EV to $23,645
CarsDirect says that it is not clear if Mazda will pass on the $7,500 federal tax credit for people leasing the MX-30. Ford does the same to those leasing Mach-E.
California is the first market for the MX-30. The battery is 35.5-kilowatts per hour and provides a range of just 100 miles (161 km). It takes just 36 minutes to recharge 80 percent of the battery using a Level 3 charger, and 2 hours 50 minutes with a DC fast charger.
The EV is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor. It produces 143 horsepower (107 kilowatts) peak, and 109 hp (80.9 kW), continuously. It generates 200 pound-feet (271 Newton meters) of torque.
Mazda seems to be aware that range is a problem, so it allows owners to borrow any other Mazda vehicle for up to 10 consecutive days.
Premium Plus, the top-of-the-line model, comes with a 12-speaker stereo system, heated steering wheel and a 360-degree parking cam. Advanced keyless entry is also available. Leatherette seating surfaces are also included in this premium version. It also features Mazda’s iActivsense safety tech suite, which includes full-speed adaptive cruise controller, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and lane keep assistance, driver attention alert, high-beam assist, and lane keep aid.
Mazda originally planned to offer the MX-30 with the rotary engine for range extension, but the company has delayed the model. It was expected to arrive in 2022’s first half. It is possible that the variant will be cancelled completely.