Lexus India is a bit late to the all-electric party that is slowly, but steadily, becoming more than a niche in the luxury car market. And that’s despite the brand championing hybrids — thereby having a big chunk of the technology ready — across most of its range. In fact, we’re not even 100 per cent sure yet that the beautiful blue SUV you see here, the Lexus UX 300e, will be launched in India. The Japanese luxury carmaker is canvassing opinion, and figuring out the viability, of bringing its first all-electric model to the country.
At first glance, there isn’t much that will identify the UX 300e as an all-electric vehicle, though, admittedly, the green number plate is the biggest giveaway. A closer look will reveal subtle details like a dark blue, almost purple, surround for the Lexus badge at the front and rear (hybrids get a lighter blue tinge), and then there are the ‘Electric’ badges in chrome on rear doors, and of course, the 300e badge on the boot. Something that adds to the convenience of the UX is that there is a charging port on the left and right rear fenders.
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