Mazda EV

Mazda plans to bring its first electric vehicle, the MX-30 crossover, to the U.S. with a rotary engine as a range-extending option. Prior to Mazda's confirmation of the plans in Jan. 2021, the MX-30 was expected to be sold mostly in Japan and Europe, given its modest 35.5-kilowatt-hour battery and 124-mile range. A Mazda spokesperson told Automotive News that the U.S. version "will be available as both a fully electric model and a series plug-in hybrid, featuring a rotary engine. Additional information about availability will be released at the appropriate time." The MX-30 is similar in size to the CX-3 and CX-30 subcompact crossovers sold in the U.S. But the MX-30 has "freestyle doors" that open along with the front doors like an extended-cab pickup.

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