Mazda MX-30 R-EV Hybrid

The Mazda MX-30 R-EV is a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) unlike any other. Like a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the wheels are driven exclusively by electric motors. However, unlike other PHEVs, the petrol engine doesn't power the wheels directly, but acts as a generator to charge the battery. That means you can enjoy uninterrupted electric propulsion wherever you go.

"Edition R" commemorates the return of the rotary engine. Mazda was the first in the world to successfully commercialise the two-rotor rotary engine. It represents our "never stop challenging spirit" and holds a special place in our history. With this special edition, we pay homage to a legendary Mazda engine that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991.

Refined by Mazda for over 50 years, the Rotary engine is the ideal petrol-powered engine to maintain the electric charge in a vehicle that is exclusively powered by an electric motor. It combines the benefits of being lightweight, nearly vibration free and, since it doesn’t power the wheels directly, it can always run at the ideal load speed for optimal efficiency.

Featuring its own "Human Modern" interpretation of our Kodo design philosophy, the Mazda MX-30 R-EV stands out from the crowd and caters to the modern driver's needs. Carefully developed proportions and exciting elements bring this car to life, such as the freestyle doors and driver-centric cockpit, for a one-of-a-kind crossover vehicle crafted in Japan.