I'm the owner of a 2023 Mazda MX-30 GS as my first EV because I like the look & finish and the way it handles. Price wise, it's pretty good as Mazda offers a 4000$ rebate and another 12000$ in rebates from the federal & provincial governments (Quebec, Canada). I have to say I use it as a second vehicle to do all my shopping/groceries/meetings etc... all within 40 km from my house and I won't use it during winter time (October 31 to may 01). I understand the range is said to be 160 km but I've done more than 180 km on rural roads & city roads and it was showing15% left! But if you're looking for a primary vehicle for all year around including long trips, you should consider an EV with a 360 km minimum range knowing that in winter time when it's really cold (-20c +), you'll be using "heating/heated seats/heated streering etc..." which will have a negative impact on the range (minus 40% +) and it will take longer to charge. 😊 I forgot to mention, my average is 16 kwh/100 km.
Hi Helmuth, I really like your in depth tests and its refreshing to see someone actually drive cars properly instead of driving them hard and reporting how bad the economy, is do you have plans to drive the VW Tiguan PHEV or Citroen C5 aircross PHEV I am about to buy one of them and would value your input, keep up the excellent reviews
Hi there. I own a car like that. Why don't you use the regeneration. I kept seeing the arrows and you merely use the f1 pedals and the - 1 and - 2 regeneration. Explain please, I think you are wrong
Hi Helmut, Actually das ist nicht 100% correct. The paddles use only regen whereas the brake pedal seamlessly uses conventional friction brakes as well. In other words if you just the paddles you know friction brakes are not involved. Just stating the obvious here. Glad to hear you dig the MX 30. There has been a learning curve for driving it thriftily, at least for yours truly. All the best!
