THIS ELECTRIC CAR IS SO BAD IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL

EV Channels Review

The Mazda MX-30 is critically reviewed as a significant disappointment, particularly given its price point. Reviewers highlight its severe range limitations, with the car barely achieving one mile per percent of battery charge, making its 100-mile EPA estimate seem optimistic even for city driving. The driving dynamics are heavily criticized, with a lack of steering feedback, a light front end, and a rear end that feels prone to stepping out, negating the expected low center of gravity benefit of EVs. The regenerative braking is deemed insufficient and lacks user-adjustable modes. Furthermore, the interior, while having some pleasant materials, feels dated, cramped, and lacks basic features like a standard parcel shelf. The infotainment system's touch-screen climate controls are seen as a distraction. The reviewers express anger at the perceived lack of care in its development and its high price ($36,000+), especially when compared to more affordable and capable EVs. The car is ultimately deemed a decade too late and a compliance car that Mazda is unlikely to sell in significant numbers.