The Mazda MX-30 R-EV combines a plug-in hybrid system with a unique rotary engine—offering the best of both worlds. Is this the ultimate gateway to full EV ownership, or just a quirky experiment?

Mazda currently uses a platform dedicated to electric vehicles in its EZ-6 electric sedan, which is sold in China. However, the platform, known as EPA1, is sourced from Chinese automaker Changan.

The automaker is adding a rotary engine to the MX-30, Mazda’s first mass-produced electric vehicle model released in 2020. The addition will turn it into a plug-in hybrid vehicle, rechargeable ...

There are more practical plug-in hybrid SUVs out there, so if space is a high priority the Mazda MX-30 R-EV is probably not for you. On the plus side, it drives well and has a smart, well-equipped ...

There are more practical plug-in hybrid SUVs out there, so if space is a high priority the Mazda MX-30 R-EV is probably not for you. On the plus side, it drives well and has a smart, well-equipped ...