2023 Lexus UX 300e Gains New Battery For 280-Mile Range, Alongside Interior And Tech Upgrades | Carscoops
as Lexus’ first EV. Since then, Lexus has sold more than 10,000 units of the electric SUV, but the 196-mile range has started feeling kind of outdated by 2022 standards. Thus, the automaker increased the capacity of the battery fromto 72.8 kWh, taking the WLTP combined range figure to 450 km with 17-inch wheels or 440 km with 18-inch wheels. Lexus claims that this is enough to travel from Brussels to Frankfurt without stopping at a charging station.
Visually, the UX 300e looks just like its predecessor, with the exception of the new Sonic Platinum color option. However, inside the cabin, we find a number of updates.is incorporated into a new touchscreen that is closer to the driver, measuring 8-inches or 12.3-inches depending on the trim. The new system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, cloud-based navigation, and a new voice assistant.
In terms of the trim, both the fabric and leather upholstery options are now available in Hazel color, the perforated leather is available with a Kagome pleating effect, and the dashboard surface texture is designed after the Washi paper grain found in sliding doors of traditional Japanese houses.
The first deliveries of the 2023 Lexus UX 300e in European markets are scheduled for May 2023. Pricing for the updated model will be announced closer to its market launch.
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