
QUICK SUMMARY
The next Mx-5 will have an engine, but after that Mazda has plans for an electric successor.
A recently published patent shows what Mazda has planned for an EV sports car, including batteries that move to improve weight distribution and handling.
Mazda is committed to sticking with an engine and manual gearbox for the next generation of its MX-5 sports car. It’s also expected to be just as small and light as the current car, which has now been around for a decade.