The Lexus UX 300e’s high-output motor should make for sharp acceleration. High-capacity batteries located directly underneath the floor of the cabin deliver a low center of gravity and 400 km-driving range. Combined it’s claimed with new connectivity technology, the 300e maximizes advantages of EVs while realizing driving performance and sale-ability in a popular crossover package.
The world’s largest car market with a communist government that could set the course of clean air vehicles for decades was home to the global debut the first battery electric vehicle from Lexus at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Designed to meet the regulations of China and Europe, the world premier was a reminder – as if automakers need another one – that regulators and emerging green customers have a large say in their designs. Lexus of course is late to the amperage party, puzzling since it led the predecessor hybrid segment.
When the concept version of the Lexus EV hatchback was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show to media late in October, Lexus International President Yoshihiro Sawa said Lexus would sell EVs in China, North America, and other regions. The EV is expected to first appear in Europe and Chinese markets later next year. High prices and infrastructure and recharging issues have limited EV sales thus far in the U.S. where its debut date is thus far unconfirmed.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
First Electric Lexus Ever Debuts in China Today
The Lexus UX 300e’s high-output motor should make for sharp acceleration. High-capacity batteries located directly underneath the floor of the cabin deliver a low center of gravity and 400 km-driving range. Combined it’s claimed with new connectivity technology, the 300e maximizes advantages of EVs while realizing driving performance and sale-ability in a popular crossover package.
The world’s largest car market with a communist government that could set the course of clean air vehicles for decades was home to the global debut the first battery electric vehicle from Lexus at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Designed to meet the regulations of China and Europe, the world premier was a reminder – as if automakers need another one – that regulators and emerging green customers have a large say in their designs. Lexus of course is late to the amperage party, puzzling since it led the predecessor hybrid segment.
When the concept version of the Lexus EV hatchback was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show to media late in October, Lexus International President Yoshihiro Sawa said Lexus would sell EVs in China, North America, and other regions. The EV is expected to first appear in Europe and Chinese markets later next year. High prices and infrastructure and recharging issues have limited EV sales thus far in the U.S. where its debut date is thus far unconfirmed.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.