2022 Mazda MX-30 is an EV underachiever

The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is a curious EV with just 100 miles of range. 

A small crossover, this vehicle's interior is extremely premium, with loads of soft plastics and interesting materials. 

Mazda uses cork as an accent material on the center console and door pulls -- and it's absolutely delightful. 

This Mazda has a single electric motor that delivers 143 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque.

In the US, just 560 of these cars will be offered in 2022 and only in the state of California. 

The MX-30 has curious rear-hinged doors, kind of like the old Mazda RX-8 sports car. 

Unfortunately, the backseat is restrictive and difficult to access.

Plug into a 50-kilowatt DC fast charger and you only need around 36 minutes to take the battery from 20% to an 80% state of charge.

The MX-30's interior is unexpectedly premium.

For more photos of the 2022 Mazda MX-30, keep clicking through this gallery.