Toyota premiers in China the first Lexus EV - the Lexus UX 300e
21 November 2019, 23:00:23

The Lexus UX 300e is based on the GA-C platform and features a front-mounted electric motor with a maximum power output of 150 kW and 300 Nm of torque. There are four levels of deceleration regeneration. The car's 54.3 kWh battery provides up to 400 km of range and arrives with a sophisticated battery-management system. The vehicle has a 6.6 kW onboard charger and the DC charging rate is 50 kW. The UX 300e is scheduled to go on sale in the Chinese and European markets in 2020, and in Japan early in 2021.





























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