Lexus UX300e '24MY - Is THIS Lexus's best EV?

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Published 2023-08-30
Despite having decades of experience with hybrids, Lexus has struggled to make an impact with us in the full EV market. Two years ago, their UX300e didn't really cover itself in glory, and even their latest, the RZ450e, has left us disappointed. But now we have a substantially revised UX300e, and despite looking similar, the car now offers a great deal more than the original did. So, do they finally have a worthy entrant into the burgeoning EV world? As always, Bryan subjects the new Lexus UX300e to the full AutoEV road test to find out.

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0:00 - Introduction
01:35 - Titles
01:42 - Meet the car
04:14 - Styling
09:29 - Practicality
14:13 - Interior
26:05 - Usability
28:20 - Performance & Handling
39:28 - Pricing
40:45 - Competition
42:38 - Pros & Cons
43:26 - Summary

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All Comments (21)
  • @ohyesitsme
    Chademo is the Japanese standard but why on earth have them on European designated versions.
  • @jeffm1971
    It was going so well until they retained the chademo charger. Big mistake. So I'm still pleased I've ordered the Megane. 43:48
  • @mhifield3435
    Lexus is no longer about perfection. They just seem to think that filling a car with plush leather fixes everything. They clearly do not have any confidence in their EV capabilities....what a seriously compromised car....a real shame but that's just the way Toyota/Lexus and Honda are going. Great review Brian😊
  • @PeterMossUkulele
    I currently drive a UX Hybrid as I'm still not brave enough for 100% electric to do a long drive and have a guaranteed charging place half way, let alone the re-charge time. However, I like to swap every 3 years and I will re-address everything at that point. May I say what a professional job you made of this review. It really is broadcast quality in terms of content, audio and video. Well done. I just subscribed to you. Peter.
  • @doncoffey5820
    Good review thanks. By the way if you want to understand why only the passenger seat has a seat back pocket, try accessing them while your in the driving seat.
  • @craigirving5540
    Another great video... So I'm loving this car but does a second hand ipace not equal it to refinement... For me ipace is a bit to big and insurance is like a ferrari lol. Would love your comparison please. Thanks kindly Craig.
  • @samboyle4779
    please advise AUDI Q40 SPORT ETRON OR THE LEXUS UX 300 E i cant make my mind up.
  • @madlucio70
    I like the look of this vehicle, but I personally like the lines and overall look of the RZ 450e the most.
  • @johnwallace2384
    I actually prefer the shapes of the Lexus RX and RZ a lot more than the UX. To me they are just about the best looking cars on the market.
  • I’ve an opportunity to get a new UX 300e but only the base model at £47k. I’m hoping it’ll tick all the boxes as the premium version is a few grand over my budget. Is there anything in the premium that’ll make me pay the extra ££££ ?
  • @badfly1
    Wish you well trying to find a Chademo charger. Looks like it has been deliberately hampered. Lazy view on the European market which is CCS.
  • @Petelmrg
    I cannot look at the front of a Lexus without seeing Gary Larson's fat kid cartoon character.
  • Hello. You have nice car reports, but please understand that thumbs up and subscreibe isn't something we can be told to do before we have seen if quality of the video is at the level for this😅
  • @devonbikefilms
    I though CCS was mandatory in Europe. Chadamo, it’s almost as if Toyota don’t want to throw a 6 and join in with EVs…….
  • @colinrenfrew48
    The best I could say about the styling, is that it’s interesting. Tortured maybe, but good looking? Nope.
  • @TheTZSoftware
    3 possibilities why the charging performance is so bad (by the way, also AC): 1) It should actually only be sold in Japan (the charging stations there have 50 kW, will soon be expanded to 90 kW) and the accidental sales worldwide are simply taken. 2) A complete idiot has written the requirements. 3) Lexus (Toyota) continues its stubborn course to vehemmently resist electromobility and do not want to lose their regular buyers to good own e-cars and finally then completely to Chinese or other brands.