MAZDA MX-30 FIRST DRIVE - DOES IT HAVE A PERFECTLY SIZED BATTERY? | 100% INDEPENDENT, 100% ELECTRIC

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The Mazda MX-30 is presented as a practical and well-made compact SUV, but its standout feature, and primary point of contention, is its unusually small 35.5 kWh battery. While Mazda argues this reduces manufacturing CO2 and lowers the price point, the reviewer expresses skepticism about the CO2 calculations, questioning the inclusion of the full lifecycle emissions for combustion engines versus EVs. The real-world range is estimated to be around 110 miles (WLTP 124 miles), which, despite being low, is deemed sufficient for many daily commutes. The reviewer praises the car's solid build quality, comfortable interior, intuitive controls, excellent head-up display, and the highly effective five-level regenerative braking system. Despite reservations about the battery size and the CO2 argument, the reviewer concludes they like the car, finding its driving experience, cost, and aesthetics appealing, and expresses a desire for more time with it.