Lexus shows off its sensational sports EV
LUXURY Japanese marque Lexus has revealed enticing pictures and video footage of its nextgeneration all-electric sports car.
The model from the pioneering high-end brand was first revealed back in December by Akio Toyoda, boss of parent company Toyota, in a major statement about its battery electric vehicle (BEV) strategy.
The new sports model will be part of a full line-up of BEVs the company will launch by 2030 under its Lexus Electrified brand vision.
Through Lexus Electrified, the company aims to make full use of the potential of electrification to increase the joy of driving for all its customers.
It promises it will deliver the rewards of the “Lexus Driving Signature” – a unique driving experience founded on linear vehicle responses that are constantly faithful to the driver’s intentions, with seamless connection of deceleration, steering and acceleration at all times.
With the bold proportions and low ride height required for a high-performance sports car, the new model symbolises the future of the Lexus brand while also reviving the spirit of the iconic Lexus LFA.
Acceleration from 0-62mph will be in the low two-second range and the cruising distance will exceed 430 miles, thanks to the possible use of solid-state batteries.
Through its development of pure electric vehicles, Lexus says it will evolve into a brand that offers a range of driving experiences, harnessing its unique performance development capabilities and honing its craft of making products that are ever more personalised in their performance, quality and appeal.