A gallery of new photos and animations has been released by Lexus of its next generation battery EV sports car, the BEV Sport. The model was first revealed at a press conference in 2021 and further details have now been released.
The new sports model will be part of a full line-up of battery EVs which Lexus will launch by 2030 under its Lexus Electrified brand vision. Through Lexus Electrified, the company aims to fully leverage the potential of electrification to increase the joy of driving for all its customers while also delivering the rewards of the Lexus Driving Signature, a unique driving experience founded on “linear vehicle responses that are constantly faithful to the driver’s intentions, with seamless connection of deceleration, steering and acceleration at all times.”
The BEV Sport bridges the gap between the future of Lexus’ sports car range and the inimitable Lexus LFA supercar. Toyota have been on the solid-state train for a while now, and they are hoping to have mastered the revolutionary tech by 2025. Thanks to the energy density of solid state batteries, power output will increase and the weight of vehicle batteries will decrease, two factors which will clearly improve performance. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h will be in the “low two-second range and the cruising distance will exceed 700 km” all thanks to the possible use of solid-state batteries.
Through the development of battery EV vehicles, Lexus seeks to evolve into a brand that offers a range of driving experiences through their varied range of products, from SUV’s to sports cars and everything in between.
“We will deliver a unique electrified Lexus that combines linear motor acceleration/deceleration, brake feeling and exhilarating handling to further pursue the joy of driving. In particular, we believe that the Battery EV will become the future symbol of Lexus as a model that most clearly expresses the evolution of the automobile brought about by electrification,” said Lexus.
Lexus’ BEV range of cars comprise: Lexus BEV Sport: With dynamic proportions and sleek lines, cultivated from the development of the LFA. Lexus RZ 450 e: The future is the Lexus RZ. The brand’s first fully electric vehicle.
Sedan Carousel: The Lexus Electrified Sedan. No matter the journey, it’s the most refined drive yet.
Keyword: Lexus BEV sport promises 0-100 km/h in less than 2,5 seconds