Earlier this summer, Mazda killed its only EV in America to focus its electrification efforts on the CX-50 Hybrid, CX-70 PHEV, and CX-90 PHEV.
While the MX-30 won’t be missed, Mazda isn’t giving up on EVs. Quite the opposite as a report says new electric vehicles could be launched in the United States as early as 2025.
According to Nikkei, the upcoming models will be made in Japan and exported to the United States. This is a risky move as it means the EVs may not be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, however there’s a leasing loophole – at least for now.
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Little else is known about the EVs at this point, but the publication suggests they won’t be dedicated electric vehicles as they’ll “utilize the platforms of existing gasoline-powered vehicles.” It also appears the models could be crossovers as Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro said, “It’s hard to make money by making small EVs given the high costs of producing automobiles. We are looking at a segment that will appeal to would-be EV buyers.”
While a number of questions remain, it appears Mazda is taking electric vehicles more seriously. This is long overdue as the MX-30 was only offered in California and sold in extremely limited numbers. While the model was relatively affordable at $34,110 it only had an estimated range of 100 miles (161 km), which was 159 miles (256 km) less than the $26,500 Chevrolet Bolt.
