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Every Mazda EV in 2026: MX-30 (US-discontinued)

Mazda has barely engaged with EVs in the US. The MX-30 was its only US-market battery EV — a stylish small crossover with a tiny 35.5 kWh battery and roughly 100 miles of EPA range — sold for the 2022 and 2023 model years exclusively in California, then withdrawn from the US market. As of 2026, Mazda does not sell a battery EV in the United States.

The Mazda EV lineup at a glance

ModelBodyBatteryEPA rangeDC peakMSRP from
Mazda MX-30 (2023, US-discontinued)Crossover35.5 kWh100 mi50 kW · 400V$34,110

Specs are EPA-combined range for the highest-range trim of each model and the base MSRP before destination, options, or incentives. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (§30D) sunset on September 30, 2025 — no new EV purchase after that date is eligible. State rebates may still apply; see the EV Tax Credit Calculator. Verify against the manufacturer site before purchase.

Mazda's EV strategy

Mazda's near-term electrification plan leans on plug-in hybrid versions of the CX-90 and CX-70, plus the rotary-range-extended MX-30 R-EV (sold in Europe and Japan, not the US). A dedicated EV platform — co-developed with Toyota under the same agreement that produced the bZ4X/Solterra — is targeted for 2027–2028 with Mazda's first in-house long-range EV expected to follow.

There is no current Mazda EV to buy new in the US. If you arrived here looking to buy a 2026 Mazda EV in the US, there isn't one. The MX-30 was withdrawn after the 2023 model year and Mazda has not announced a replacement before 2027. Used 2022–2023 MX-30s occasionally turn up on California lots — be aware of the ~100 mi range and the slow 50 kW DC fast-charging ceiling before buying. Mazda's plug-in hybrid CX-90 PHEV and CX-70 PHEV are the nearest current options if you want a Mazda with a plug.

The 2026 lineup, model by model

Mazda's only US-market battery EV to date — the MX-30 — was withdrawn after 2023. The spec entry remains here for reference until Mazda's next BEV arrives in 2027–2028.

Mazda MX-30 (2023, US-discontinued)

$34,110 · 100 mi EPA · 400V / 50 kW DC

Best for: Reference only — withdrawn from the US after 2023.

The MX-30 was Mazda's answer to California's ZEV mandate — a stylish, small electric crossover with rear-hinged half-doors ("freestyle doors"), a 35.5 kWh battery, ~100 miles of EPA range, and 50 kW DC fast charging. Mazda's justification for the small battery was an LCA argument: more, smaller-batteried EVs are better for total lifecycle emissions than fewer big-batteried ones. The market disagreed. US sales were tiny, distribution was California-only, and Mazda quietly withdrew the model after 2023. The MX-30 lives on in Europe and Japan, with an optional rotary range-extender (MX-30 R-EV) that turns it into a series hybrid — that rotary version was never offered in the US.

Mazda strengths

  • Driving dynamics — Mazda's tuning instincts are intact even in EV form; the MX-30 reviewed well on ride and handling for the segment.
  • Cabin materials and design — Mazda interiors continue to punch well above the brand's price point.
  • Reliability reputation — Mazda has the most consistently top-three reliability rankings in US auto industry surveys.
  • Freestyle doors and packaging — the MX-30's rear-hinged half-doors are a clever space solution worth keeping in mind for the future EV.
  • Plug-in hybrid CX-90 and CX-70 give Mazda a real electrification answer today, even without a BEV.

Mazda weaknesses

  • No current US BEV — the MX-30 was withdrawn after 2023 and no replacement is on sale.
  • MX-30 range was ~100 EPA miles — half what any modern competitor offers.
  • DC fast charging on the MX-30 peaked at 50 kW — long road trips were never the use case.
  • Mazda has been publicly slow to commit to BEVs, preferring its “multi-solution” ICE/hybrid/PHEV/BEV mix.
  • No federal §30D credit (program ended September 30, 2025; the MX-30 was assembled in Japan and never qualified anyway).

Best Mazda EV for your use case

Best new Mazda EV in 2026

Mazda MX-30 (2023, US-discontinued)

Honest answer: the MX-30 is gone and the next Mazda EV is at least a year away. If you need a Mazda with a plug today, the CX-90 PHEV or CX-70 PHEV are the only options.

Best used Mazda EV (city use)

Mazda MX-30 (2023, US-discontinued)

If you find a 2022–2023 MX-30 used in California for $15–20k and only drive within a 30-mile radius, it can work as a stylish second car. Anything outside that profile — pick something else.

Best Mazda plug-in (closest to an EV)

Mazda MX-30 (2023, US-discontinued)

The Mazda CX-90 PHEV (not in this BEV lineup) gets 26 mi of EV-only range on a 17.8 kWh battery, then runs as a hybrid. Not an EV — but it is a Mazda with a plug, available now.

Best Mazda EV to wait for

Mazda MX-30 (2023, US-discontinued)

Mazda's upcoming dedicated EV platform (partnership with Toyota) should deliver a competitive, long-range Mazda EV in 2027–2028. Worth waiting if you want a genuine Mazda EV and aren't in a hurry.

Where Mazda fits in the market

Mazda's BEV story in the US is, for now, a pause. The MX-30 was a niche-by-design city EV that the market read as undercooked, and Mazda took the lesson by withdrawing it rather than refreshing it for a national rollout. The next Mazda BEV is the dedicated-platform car co-developed with Toyota, expected for 2027–2028 — competitive range, modern fast charging, and Mazda-tuned driving dynamics.

If you want a Mazda with a plug today, the CX-90 PHEV and CX-70 PHEV are the only US-market answers and they're plug-in hybrids, not BEVs. If you can wait, the late-2020s Mazda EV lineup looks materially more interesting than what's on dealer lots in 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I still buy a new Mazda MX-30 in the US?

No. Mazda withdrew the MX-30 from the US market after the 2023 model year. New 2022 and 2023 MX-30s briefly remained on California dealer lots through 2024 but are now sold out. Used examples occasionally turn up — if you find one, expect ~100 mi EPA range and slow 50 kW DC fast charging. The MX-30 remains in production for Europe and Japan, including the MX-30 R-EV rotary range-extender variant.

Why did Mazda kill the MX-30?

Sales were extremely low. The 35.5 kWh battery and ~100 mi range made it uncompetitive with the Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and Hyundai Kona Electric — all of which offered roughly double the range for similar money. Mazda's LCA argument (smaller batteries = better lifecycle emissions) didn't resonate with buyers comparing range numbers on a window sticker. California-only distribution further capped volume. Mazda decided the right move was to wait for the next-gen platform rather than refresh the MX-30 for the US.

What is the MX-30 R-EV and why isn't it sold in the US?

The MX-30 R-EV (range-extender EV) adds a small single-rotor Wankel engine that runs as a generator to charge the battery — Mazda's revival of the rotary engine in a useful new role. Total range jumps to ~360 miles (~50 EV-only, plus ~310 on the rotary generator). It's sold in Europe and Japan but not the US — Mazda hasn't pursued US homologation, likely because the cost of certifying a low-volume model would outweigh the sales.

When will Mazda release a real EV?

Mazda's public roadmap points to a dedicated EV platform launching in 2027–2028, co-developed under its existing partnership with Toyota (the same partnership behind the Toyota bZ4X / Subaru Solterra co-development). Mazda has confirmed at least two BEV models will arrive on this platform. Expect competitive range (~280–320 mi), modern fast charging, and Mazda-tuned driving dynamics. Until then, the US Mazda lineup is hybrid and PHEV only.

What are the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and CX-70 PHEV?

Plug-in hybrids, not EVs. The CX-90 PHEV (three-row SUV) and CX-70 PHEV (two-row) share a 17.8 kWh battery good for ~26 miles of EV-only driving, then they run as conventional hybrids. They're Mazda's only US-market vehicles with a plug today and are aimed at buyers who want some EV usability without the range anxiety. Charging is Level 1/Level 2 only — no DC fast charging.

Official site: https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2023-mx-30
Sources: Mazda US press materials, EPA fueleconomy.gov, and manufacturer model pages. Verified 2026-05. Trims and MSRPs change frequently — confirm on mazdausa.com before purchase.