One of the most interesting hybrids of this 2023 has just been presented. Mazda has finally revealed all the details of the new Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EVthe plug-in hybrid version of its electric crossover. This new version is halfway between the concepts of series hybrid and extended range electricsince its main novelty resides in the use of a new rotary gasoline engine that will act as a generator. Promising to be able to move up to 100 km in 100% electric mode, Let’s find out what makes the Mazda MX-30 E-EV so interesting.
The Mazda MX-30 was until now a 100% electric car which had a 145 CV and 270 Nm electric motor, 35.5 kWh batteries and an approved average autonomy (WLTP) of 200 km. We are therefore talking about a car focused on use in the city, a scenario where their relationship Autonomy/size/weight allowed it to shine as an electric crossover.
You can recharge the Mazda MX-30 hybrid through a plug, but also with its gasoline generator
But at Mazda they wanted to respond to all those who demanded an electric car capable of long distances, which is why they have turned the Mazda MX-30 into a plug-in hybrid with certain peculiarities. To get started, the Mazda MX-30 R-EV makes use of an electric motor that now develops 170 hp and 260 Nmbeing fed by a 17.8 kWh battery that works at 355 volts and is able to cover up to 85 km in 100% electric mode, which can be 110 km if we drive only in the city. Rather than increase its range by using a larger battery, Mazda decided to downsize the main battery and install a new rotary engine to act as a generator. In this way, once the energy from the batteries is depleted or at times of high power demand, the generator starts up to produce electrical energy (as occurs in a Nissan Qashaqi e-Power), although it will never move the wheels since it is not connected to them (as a Honda HR-V e:HEV does allow in certain circumstances).
The rotary engine that Mazda has developed is completely newis located in the front engine compartment, has a single rotor with 830 cc and is capable of developing 74 CV of maximum power at 4,700rpm and 116Nm at 4,000rpm. It is also a more advanced and efficient Wankel engine than its predecessors mounted on the RX-8 and RX-7, making use of gasoline direct injection, EGR and new materials that ensure less friction between moving parts and greater durability. Given its approach as a generator, where it will work at a constant rate to produce electricity, we estimate that With the 50 liters of gasoline in your tank, it will be possible to achieve a total autonomy of more than 600 km.. Even so, the final approval of the MX-30 R-EV is still pending and for now Mazda has only indicated a mixed consumption of 1 l/100 km and emissions of 21 grams of CO2.
Designed to be used as pure electric on a day-to-day basis, unlike the vast majority of hybrids, the Mazda MX-30 R-EV allows its batteries to be recharged through a plug. A) Yes, it is possible to recharge the MX-30 R-EV at powers of up to 11 kW in alternating current or at powers of up to 36 kW in direct current. Optionally, it will also be possible to install a bidirectional charging system capable of supplying up to 1,500 W.
The features of the Mazda MX-30 R-EV are very similar to those of the electric MX-30, declaring a 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds (9.7 s for the MX-30) and a maximum speed limited to 140 km/h. The weight is also very similar with 1,778 kg for the MX-30 R-EV and 1,720 kg in the case of the MX-30.
Mazda MX-30 R-EV Price
Now available for sale The Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV is priced starting from the €38,050, which means an additional cost of 1,470 euros compared to the 100% electric version. For the purposes of the MOVES plan, the amount available will be less, although it will enjoy the same ZERO emissions label from the DGT.
