Lexus Goes Electric – LF-30 Electrified Concept
Lexus loves concepts. Nearly everything they do is predetermined by some concept or another. Lexus even made a concept for a yacht at some point, but we’re just glad that their latest concept is a car – an electric car to be specific.
The Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept has been unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this week and showcases Lexus’ progress in relation to battery-electric vehicles that promise to exceed expectations not just in energy efficiency, but also in handling, control, performance and overall driver enjoyment. The LF-30’s party trick is the technology used inside it that enables integrated control of the powertrain, steering, suspension and brake system to maintain optimum composure of the car in any situation. It’s drivetrain can even adapt between front, rear and all-wheel drive.
The debut of the LC-30 takes place a month before the release of Lexus’ first-ever all electric production vehicle. The addition of a battery electric-vehicle in their product line-up will undoubtedly increase Lexus’ brand appeal in energy conscious markets. The production electric vehicle will spearhead Lexus’ electrified vehicle line, which is expected to be expanded from as early as 2020, with a new Lexus plug-in hybrid along with a dedicated BEV platform. Lexus wants to have an electric derivative of every model by 2025, and are even anticipating for electrified vehicle sales to outperform sales of regular internal combustion models.
The LF-30 Electrified Concept was designed in France, inheriting its ‘30’ from the brands global 30th anniversary. The concepts in-wheel electric motors provide outputs of 400kW of power and 700Nm of torque, enabling the silent concept to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 3.8-seconds. In addition to its surge of power, its redesigned innovative cockpit and autonomous driving technology also pushes the envelope of what we expect from luxury vehicles.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept cost in South Africa?
The Lexus LF-30 Electrified is a concept car that was never put into production, so you can't actually buy one at any price in South Africa or anywhere else for that matter.
Q: Is the Lexus LF-30 Electrified worth buying?
You can't buy the LF-30 Electrified since it's just a concept car, but if you're interested in Lexus electric vehicles, you'd be better off waiting for their production electric models that are actually available to purchase.
Q: What are the specs of the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept?
The LF-30 Electrified packs 400kW of power and 700Nm of torque from its in-wheel electric motors, allowing it to sprint from 0-100kph in just 3.8 seconds with adaptive drive modes between front, rear and all-wheel drive.
Q: When will Lexus release electric cars in South Africa?
Lexus planned to expand their electrified vehicle lineup from 2020 onwards, with the goal of having an electric derivative of every model by 2025, though specific South African launch dates weren't confirmed.
Should You Buy It?
You can't buy the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept because it's not a production car, it's purely a design study that showcased Lexus's electric vehicle ambitions. If you're keen on a luxury electric vehicle in South Africa, you'd be better off looking at production alternatives like the BMW iX from around R1,500,000 or waiting for Lexus to actually bring their promised electric models to our shores. The LF-30 remains nothing more than a very pretty show car that demonstrated where Lexus wanted to go with electric power, but sadly never made it past the concept stage.
