Mazda Motor Corporation MX-30 EV
Electric compact crossover · 4W · Launched 2021
GBP 30,000 - 36,000 / EUR 35,000 - 41,000 / AUD 60,000 - 72,000
≈ ₹30.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
200 km
Battery
35.5 kWh
Top speed
140 km/h
Charge
5 hr
Power
143 bhp
Seats
4
Overview
MX-30 EV. Second-car buyers wanting short-range city EV with Mazda craftsmanship and freestyle doors. Status: currently on sale in GB/EU/AU.
Best for
Second-car buyers wanting short-range city EV with Mazda craftsmanship and freestyle doors
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Premium cabin materials
- Freestyle suicide doors
- Lower lifecycle emissions claim
- Optional R-EV rotary range extender variant in EU
−Cons
- Only 200 km WLTP range
- 35.5 kWh battery undersized
- Tight rear access
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Mazda Motor Corporation in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops 15-25% at sustained highway speed in cold/AC use
Reported in earlier models — Mazda Motor Corporation has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery should be checked annually on PHEV/EV
Reported in earlier models — Mazda Motor Corporation has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge speeds vary with operator firmware and battery temperature
Reported in earlier models — Mazda Motor Corporation has released fixes for newer batches.
Software OTA cadence varies by region — early build niggles common
Reported in earlier models — Mazda Motor Corporation has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Mazda Motor Corporation MX-30 EV in Australia
- 1Range: the 200 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 35.5 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 20-80% in ~36 min (50 kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the Mazda Motor Corporation MX-30 EV is ideal for metro driving; for outback or interstate trips, check the DC fast-charging network first.
The Mazda Motor Corporation MX-30 EV for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The Mazda Motor Corporation MX-30 EV is rated at 200 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 35.5 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 35.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 200 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | 20-80% in ~36 min (50 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 143 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Boot space | 400 litres |
| Seating | 4 seats |
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Mazda Motor Corporation MX-30 EV
GBP 30,000 - 36,000 / EUR 35,000 - 41,000 / AUD 60,000 - 72,000
Bottom line
The Mazda Motor Corporation MX-30 EV scores 7/10 overall. Best suited for: Second-car buyers wanting short-range city EV with Mazda craftsmanship and freestyle doors. Key strength: premium cabin materials. Main consideration: only 200 km wltp range.
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