Lexus (AKA luxury Toyota) has been a stalwart on the automotive scene ever since rivals Nissan and Honda developed their Infinti and Acura luxury sub-brands. While Lexus are pretty established in the hybrid world, they have now started to develop their own range of pure electric vehicles. Starting with their compact electric SUV the Lexus UX 300e, plans to electrify their hybrid models extend into 2030.
Lexus are no stranger to electrifying their vehicles, so it is surprising that the Lexus UX 300e is their first fully electric car. A sporty and compact electric SUV, the UX300e is a family-sized urban run-around that enjoys all the benefits of being a high-tech, high-performance EV.
Lexus was the original automotive disrupter when the luxury Japanese maker rocked up in Europe in the 1980s, blowing the opposition into the weeds. Now the RZ 450e repeats the trick with the large SUV. It’s a proper game changer.
Not only is the RZ built on a clean-sheet pure electric platform designed for quick charging and grin-inducing driving enjoyment, it also leaves no stone unturned when it comes to refinement, technology and safety.
