Mazda MX-30 EV charger: which one fits best?
The Mazda MX-30 is a compact electric SUV with a modest 35.5 kWh battery. In practice you use about 30 kWh of that. At home the car charges through a single phase, at up to 6.6 kW. That makes choosing a charger simpler than for many other EVs.
A 7.4 kW charger already delivers everything the car can take. A heavier 11 or 22 kW model saves you no time. Want to compare more broadly first? Take a look at our overview of all Mazda EV chargers.
For the Mazda MX-30 we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Check your car papers or the dashboard display for the exact AC charging power of your MX-30. If it differs from 6.6 kW, the advice changes with it.
Charging specifications of the Mazda MX-30
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | approx. 30 kWh (35.5 kWh gross) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 6.6 kW (single-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 200 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | approx. 5.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | up to approx. 40 kW |
Which EV charger fits the Mazda MX-30?
The MX-30 charges at a maximum of 6.6 kW on one phase. A 7.4 kW charger is therefore the logical match. It delivers exactly what the car can handle, so you pay nothing for capacity that stays unused. Do you have a three-phase connection at home? The charging power still stops at 6.6 kW, because the on-board charger of the car sets the ceiling.
One point deserves attention when you compare chargers: the kWh meter. A MID meter is a certified electricity meter, so the reading is accurate enough to be used for billing. With one you measure your charging separately from the rest of your household consumption.
In our range that meter starts at the 11 kW EV chargers, which are three phase. Our 7.4 kW models do not have one built in. For this car that is a genuine trade-off, because a three-phase charger does not charge the MX-30 any faster.
Do you have solar panels? A solar-controlled charger charges the car mainly on the electricity you generate yourself. Our EV chargers on solar energy are available as single-phase 7.4 kW models, so they fit this car.
All our 7.4 kW EV chargers charge the MX-30 at its full 6.6 kW. Our EV chargers with a MID meter start at 11 kW and three phase. They add a certified meter, not charging speed. Not sure where to start? Our EV home chargers bring the whole home-charging range together in one overview.
How long does the Mazda MX-30 take to charge?
You have 30 kWh usable and a charging power of 6.6 kW. A full charge then takes about five and a half hours, charging losses included. One night at home is therefore more than enough to leave with a full battery every morning. On a lighter single-phase 16 A connection the car charges at around 3.7 kW. A full charge then takes nearly ten hours, which still fits within one night.
The MX-30 uses a Type 2 connection, so at home you charge through the fixed connection of the charger. You only need a separate Type 2 charging cable if you want to charge at a public point without a cable.
Smart charging on a single-phase connection
On a single-phase connection you share your supply with the rest of the house. Run the washing machine, the oven and the dishwasher while the car is charging, and your circuit can be overloaded. A charger with load balancing prevents that: it measures the consumption in the house and adjusts the charging power automatically. Have a look at the options among our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing.
We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges the installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In Germany that runs through a free quotation instead of a booked service. Outside those three countries we ship the charger worldwide, but we do not install it.
Other Mazda models
Wallbox Discounter also has charger advice for other models from Mazda:
- Mazda CX-60: plug-in hybrid with a smaller battery
- Mazda 6e
Frequently asked questions about the Mazda MX-30
Does the Mazda MX-30 need a three-phase charger?
No. The MX-30 charges on one phase at a maximum of 6.6 kW. A three-phase charger of 11 or 22 kW adds no speed, because the on-board charger of the car sets the limit. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger is the best choice.
Do I need an EV charger with a MID meter?
Only if you want a certified reading of the electricity you charge at home. For the MX-30 there is a catch. In our range a built-in MID meter starts at 11 kW and three phase, and this car cannot use that extra power. Want a certified reading anyway? Then have a separate MID meter fitted in the fuse box.