Mazda MX-30 R-EV review: Fun with some downsides

I’m a big fan of Japanese cars in general and Mazda specifically. The Hiroshima-based automaker does things differently, which in an age of sameness, makes it stand out. This is why I was excited to try the Mazda MX-30 R-EV, which is like the all-electric MX-30, but comes with an added rotary engine. It’s basically an EV but the gas-powered engine kicks in when you run out of battery, helping extend the range of the car.