--- title: "The Mazda MX-30 EV Is Dead and No One’s Really Gonna Miss It" description: "The Mazda MX-30 is officially dead after the 2023 model year, due to dismal sales and lack of tech, and no one will miss it." date: "2023-07-30" modified: "2023-07-30" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-mazda-mx-30-ev-is-dead-and-no-ones-really-gonna-miss-it" categories: - "Mazda News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "mazda" - "MX-30" --- # The Mazda MX-30 EV Is Dead and No One’s Really Gonna Miss It ![]() *Photo | Mazda* The [Mazda MX-30]() is officially dead. If you forgot the MX-30 was even on sale, you're probably not alone. So far this year, Mazda sold a whopping 66 MX-30s, so it's no wonder that it's being discontinued after the 2023 model year. It's a bit of a surprise it lasted this long. While not exactly a bad car, the [Mazda ]()MX-30 wasn't really ever competitive. With only a 32 kWh battery pack, providing just 100 miles of range, and a single front motor with 143 horsepower, the MX-30 seriously lagged behind its all-electric competitors. So it's not much of a wonder why sales were down. Especially when it was priced higher than cars like the Chevy Bolt, which has far more range. ***CORRECTION 7/32/23 5:30 PM ET:*** *A previous version of this story mentioned that a CX-50 plug-in hybrid was incoming to the U.S. A Mazda spokesperson clarified to* The Drive *that the CX-50 will be a traditional hybrid and not a plug-in. This story now reflects that. We apologize for the mistake.* ![]() **Photo | Mazda** To be fair to Mazda, the MX-30 did seem like it was more of a compliance vehicle. The MX-30 is only available in California and, to sell cars in California, Mazda needs some of them to be electrified. So the MX-30 exists, even though it hasn't been selling well enough to justify such existence. Mazda has plans for future electrification, though. Its current efforts are focused first on plug-in hybrids, such as the CX-90 PHEV and the soon-to-be CX-70 PHEV and CX-50 Hybrid. Then, Mazda will add some purely electric vehicles toward the middle of the decade. ![]() **Photo | Mazda** The Mazda MX-30 will continue to live on past the 2023 model year, just not here in the United States. In Europe, the [MX-30 R-EV]() will continue to be sold with its Wankel rotary engine range extender. While Mazda North America CEO told[ *Automotive News*]() that a U.S.-bound MX-30 R-EV isn't impossible, it seems highly unlikely. Few, if any, customers are going to miss the Mazda MX-30. It was inefficient, cramped, lacked range, and was too expensive for what it was. However, Mazda is hoping to release some far more competitive electrified vehicles in the near future. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()