Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV Plug-in Hybrid Revealed @ the Brussels Motor Show

The Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV series plug-in hybrid has made its European debut at the Brussels Motor Show. It joins the pure electric Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv in Mazda’s electrified line-up,

The R-EV features a 17.8KWh battery, and offers 53-mile pure electric range.

Using Mazda’s rotary engine technology, the 830cc single-rotor petrol engine acts as a generator to enable longer distance drives. 

The combination of the 17.8kw battery and a 50-litre fuel tank offes a flexible total range of over 400 miles.

Compatibility with both AC charging and rapid DC charging is another key feature, with 3-phase AC charging takes around 50 minutes, and DC rapid charging can be completed in around 25 minutes.

Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director, Mazda Motors UK, says: "A great example of Mazda’s challenger spirit, thanks to its unique technological approach, it’s a car that’s the perfect solution for customers who want an electric car for everyday usage but the flexibility to undertake longer journeys without the reliance on charging infrastructure. With the option to choose either the pure electric MX-30 or the new R-EV version depending on their needs, our customers now have even more choice."

He adds: "It’s the latest example of how Mazda’s Multi Solution Approach ensures we have cars to suit all our customer’s needs by improving environmental performance with a combination of electrification and clever internal combustion engine technologies.”

Mazda's MX-30 R-EV is offered in three grades, as well as the limited-edition Edition R model.