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Lexus unveils its first-ever all-electric car: Details here

Lexus unveils its first-ever all-electric car: Details here

Nov 28, 2019
04:38 pm

What's the story

Toyota-owned luxury carmaker Lexus has unveiled its first-ever all-electric car, the UX 300e, in China. The zero-emission model is essentially a battery-powered version of its UX compact luxury crossover that is available in some international markets. The UX 300e promises a range of around 400km on a single charge and is due to go on sale in some countries next year. Here's our roundup.

Design

Lexus UX 300e: At a glance

With a large trapezoidal front grille, sleek lamps, angular air intakes, and indicator-mounted ORVMs, the all-electric UX 300e looks largely like the gasoline-powered model. However, it has a couple of changes including a set of more aerodynamic-friendly alloy wheels, and a new under-body cover to reduce drag. The battery is also stacked beneath the cabin floor, providing for a low center of gravity.

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Power and performance

The Lexus UX 300e is powered by a front-mounted motor that produces 201hp of maximum power and 300Nm of peak torque. The motor is backed by a 54.3kWh battery which offers a claimed range of around 400km and supports fast charging at up to 50kW.

Interiors

Inside the cabin

Inside the cabin, there is not much difference between the standard model and the EV, except for the instrument cluster. So, you still have space for four people, plush leather interiors, dual-tone seats, and plenty of hi-tech features including Lexus Safety System+ and Apple CarPlay support. The EV also gets a number of drive modes along with paddle-shifters.

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Pricing and availability

The UX 300e is currently on show at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China. It is set to go on sale in China and Europe in 2020, and then in Japan in 2021. However, as of now, there is no word on its pricing.