Lexus UX300e 2023: larger battery to increase range by up to 200km

Lexus Australia has introduced pricing and specs for its 2023 UX300e tiny electric SUV.

The mark has confirmed that the updated UX300e will feature a elevated battery pack than sooner than, with the mannequin now utilizing a 64kWh usable battery pack.

That is a vital 34 p.c lift from the closing version of the car which had fair 45kWh usable skill and a WLTP range of 305km.

Although Lexus claims an electric NEDC range of 560km,  a more life like WLTP figure has not been claimed. Per in every other nation data, the diversity of the updated 2023 UX300e is  440km (WLTP).

Entry pricing will delivery from $79,990 sooner than on-toll road prices for the Luxury and $88,490 sooner than on-toll road prices for the stay-spec Sports Luxury, the latter of which is a miniature more pricey than sooner than.

The UX300e is just not a dedicated EV, and is as an different in step with the Toyota TNGA-C platform that furthermore underpins the fresh Toyota Corolla and Corolla Spoiled tiny SUV.

The Lexus tiny electric SUV uses a entrance-mounted electric motor to produce 150kW/300Nm.

What’s modified for the Lexus UX300e in 2023?

No longer finest has the UX300e been bolstered with regards to battery skill, nonetheless it has furthermore viewed enhancements to machine and technologies in the inner.

A brand contemporary 12.3-stride touchscreen runs Lexus’ most neatly-liked machine furthermore found in the UX200 and UX250h.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto works with this strategy, as well to digital radio, satellite navigation and a Label Levinson premium sound scheme.

Well-liked specification for the EV mannequin

For the Luxury spec UX300e, owners will web:

• 12.3-stride touchscreen
• Wireless phone charging
• Dual-zone climate control
• Heated and ventilated entrance seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Nulux synthetic leather upholstery
• 17-stride alloy wheels
• LED headlights with self levelling

The Sports Luxury grade provides:

• Largely 18-stride alloy wheels
• Leather-primarily based-accented upholstery
• Moonroof
• Head-up demonstrate
• 360-diploma camera
• Adaptive excessive beam

With the acquisition of each UX300e electric car, Lexus furthermore provides complementary Encore Platinum advantages which incorporates free dwelling charger set up, gather entry to to the Chargefox charging network, Lexus on-query and valet parking at browsing centres.

Lexus UX300e 2023: prices in Australia

All prices listed are sooner than on-toll road prices.

• Luxury: $79,990
• Sports Luxury: $88,490 (+$825)