Lexus offered many advanced technology in its first EV

Currently, the electric-powered car is becoming a trend. Yes, electric cars are a necessity, and it seems Lexus is very aware of that. If all the cars in the future are described as environmentally friendly vehicles and of course energy-efficient too, but Lexus gives a great emphasis, where they want to also ensure that their vehicle products will still have strong roots in driving pleasure.

Lexus LF-30 'Electrified' concept unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MY9El6)

In the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, where the famous luxury automotive brand presents the figure of the Lexus LF-30 'Electrified' concept which is the company's first fully electric-powered car. This car offers a contradictory uniqueness that has an autonomous mode as well as being a car that still offers driving pleasure.

The Lexus LF-30 Electrified is a concept car in the truest sense, with insiders saying that it is not intended to give specific clues to any single future Lexus model. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2pFX8z1)

The concept has the dimension of a 5090 mm long, while at 1600 mm high, it also has a wheelbase of 3200 mm, it also has a wheelbase of 3200 mm, is 1995 mm wide, and weighs 2400 kg.

Lexus LF-30 'Electrified' concept based on a new electric platform that will underpin future Lexus and Toyota EVs from around 2022. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MY9El6)

"The electrification technology has tremendous potential that will change the joy of driving. Lexus wants to change the way we think about the future of luxury cars by returning to the roots of cars with electrification technology, and rearranging ways to increase driving pleasure," said Takashi Watanabe, supervisor electric vehicles development at Lexus International in the company official press release.

Lexus LF-30 'Electrified' concept is also has a highly futuristic cabin, with a steering wheel that retracts when it is in an autonomous mode and extends when the driver wishes to take control. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MY9El6)

This concept moves by using the electric motors on each of the wheels that mentioned was being explored for its production potential because of the superior handling characteristics that fully controlled, instant torque would give. Besides that, the car is able to provide 3 different wheel-drive options ranging from front wheel-drive, rear wheel-drive and also all wheel-drive.

Lexus LF-30 'Electrified' concept said to run by using the electric motors on each of the wheels and offer 536 bhp and 516 lb.ft of torque with its top speed is limited to 124 mph. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2pFX8z1)

The LF-30 concept is said to offer 536 bhp and 516 lb.ft of torque, hinting at its performance credentials. While its top speed is limited to 124 mph, and its 0-62 mph acceleration time is in 3.8 sec. It is fitted with a 110kW/h battery that can charge at 150kW and offer a range of around 310 miles.

Lexus LF-30 'Electrified' concept fitted with a 110 kW/h battery that can charge at 150 kW and offer a range of around 310 miles. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2pFX8z1)

Inside, the LF-30 is also highly futuristic, with a steering wheel that retracts when it is in an autonomous mode and extends when the driver wishes to take control. There's little switchgear on display beyond buttons on the steering wheel which link to a heads-up display, so as not to distract the driver; functions are controlled by gestures instead.
Meanwhile, glass roof-mounted screens are available for rear seat passengers to stay online and interact with the car using augmented reality. In one of Lexus's more futuristic flourishes, the LF-30 comes with a support drone which can load and unload luggage.
It was also mentioned that the car was likened as the openning of the company future electric car expansion effort. Where in the year 2025, this luxury brand plans to offer the electric version for all of its product lines. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEXUS | AUTOCAR | POCKET-LINT]
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