The All-Electric Lexus UX 300e SUV: The Complete Guide For The UK

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Overview

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Lexus, renowned for the manufacture of luxury cars, is owned by the Japanese automotive behemoth, Toyota Motor Corporation. Lexus was created in 1989 to compete against Japanese rivals, Honda Motor Company and Nissan Motor Company, who had established their premium brands, Acura and Infiniti, respectively. However, work on the Lexus concept commenced as early as 1983.

The Lexus brand is now a well recognised global automotive brand in the premium segment, with its luxury cars sold in more than 90 countries. The United States continues to be its largest market. Though Lexus is relatively late to the global electrification (EV) race, the company has been involved with hybrid technology since 2005, the year the hybrid version of the RX crossover made its debut. The company has been a leader in ‘self-charging hybrid cars’. The company currently has 8 vehicles that use hybrid/ plug-in hybrid technology and has only one battery-electric vehicle (BEV). The company has the following plug-in electric vehicles (EVs):

• The all-electric Lexus UX 300e
• The Lexus NX plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

Lexus remains committed to leveraging its pioneering work in hybrid technology to push further with the development of electric vehicles (EVs). The company is in the process of completing the development of a new pure electric vehicle, the Lexus RZ. The EV will be built on a new dedicated platform called the e-TNGA. The pure electric Lexus RZ will incorporate cutting edge technology like steer-by-wire system and DIRECT4 (drive force control system). The Lexus RZ is expected to be unveiled later in 2022.

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The All-Electric Lexus UX 300e SUV

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The Lexus UX is a compact luxury SUV crossover. It was launched in March 2018 at the Geneva Motor Show. UE stands for ‘Urban Explorer’ and has been developed using the GA-C platform. The UX SUV is available as a mild hybrid and as a fully electric variant, the Lexus UX300e battery-electric SUV.

The premium EV is available in one EV battery size (54.3 kWh). Though not as large as some of the more recent BEV introductions, the e-SUV still has a decent EV range. The electric vehicle has a claimed zero-emission electric range up to 196 miles (WLTP). However, depending on driving conditions, driving style, onboard services used, passenger load, etc, the real-world electric range will be lower, closer to 165 miles.

A 165 miles EV range is still a very useful e-range. Do keep in mind that the majority of our day-to-day driving needs are shorter commutes i.e. school runs, grocery store, gym, work, high street etc. In fact, in the UK the average distanced travelled in a day is a mere 30 miles. Even for motorway driving, the electric SUV offers decent practicality.

The EV is capable of DC charging up to 50 kW, which is a lower charging speed compared to alternative e-SUVs at a similar price (100 kW DC plus is fast becoming the norm!). Having said that, 50 kW DC capability is still fast and the EV battery can be charged 10% to 80% in 53 minutes. Perfect time for a meal break and rest before continuing with the journey.

The Lexus electric SUV has a 6.6 kW AC (single-phase) onboard charger. Though many EVs now offer a 3-phase onboard charger (11 kW), a single-phase onboard charger is still adequate, given that most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply. For home charging via a dedicated single-phase EV charger, the EV can be fully charged in just over 8 hours. we at e-zoomed discourage the use of a 3-PIN domestic plug for charging an electric car. Also, given the increase in electricity prices, we recommend charging at home, overnight, when the tariff prices are cheaper.

The compact body is certainly advantageous for urban driving, in particular, given the excellent turning radius of 5.2m. However, the aggressive rear sloping roofline reduces the headroom available for the rear seats. The EV offers a decent boot space up to 486 L. The Lexus EV has a high quality interior, as one would expect from Lexus.

The electric SUV incorporates the Lexus Safety System +, reversing camera, intelligent parking sensors, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The higher trims include wireless smartphone charger, smart keyless entry, sunroof, head-up-display (HUD), heating seats and heated steering wheel.

In terms of performance, the front-wheel drive (FWD) Lexus UX 300e is decent, despite the additional weight of the EV battery. The Lexus EV can achieve 0-62 mph in 7.5 seconds (max power: 204 hp/ 300 Nm torque). The top speed of the EV is 100 mph.

Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax rate for pure electric cars. The Lexus UX 300e EV can be leased via e-zoomed at fantastic prices. Simply follow this link to enquire today!

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PROS	CONS
Lexus high quality interior and specifications	Cheaper electric SUV alternatives available
Striking exterior styling and good build quality	Electric range not as good as alternatives. DC charging limited to 50 kW and onboard charger limited to 6.6 kW AC
Easy to drive and park in congested urban environments	Limited headroom for rear seat passengers

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The All-Electric Lexus UX 300e SUV (credit: Lexus)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	SUV (compact)
Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG):	Not Available
Engine:	Electric
Available In UK:	Yes

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Variants (3 Options)
Standard (from £41,745)
Premium Plus Pack (from £45,245)
Takumi Pack (from £51,345)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 54.3 kWh
Charging:	50 kW DC rapid charging (10%-80% SOC: 53 mins). Onboard charger 6.6 kW AC (0% – 100%: 8 hrs)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
Warranty:	8 years or 100,000 miles

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1545
Width (mm):	1840
Length (mm):	4495
Wheelbase (mm):	2640
Turning Circle (m):	5.2
Boot Space (L):	486

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Average Cost Of Residential Charging
Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh	£2.40
Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh	£4.32
Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh	£5.64
Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh	£6.48
Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh	£7.20
Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh	£9.22
Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh	£10.22
Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh	£11.09
Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh	£12.96
Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh	£14.40

• Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
• Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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UX 300e
EV Battery Capacity:	54.3 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	196 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km):	17.1
Charging:	50 kW DC rapid charging (10%-80% SOC: 53 mins). Onboard charger 6.6 kW AC (0% – 100%: 8 hrs)
Top Speed:	100 mph
0-62 mph:	7.5 seconds
Drive:	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Max Power (hp):	204
Torque (Nm):	300
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Kerb Weight (kg):	1,785 – 1,840
Colours:	10
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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