Charging Lexus Electric Cars
Charging Lexus Electric Cars
Charging Lexus EVs
Over the last fifteen years, Lexus has been one of the pioneers in hybrid and electric vehicles. They are continuously taking steps toward an electric future and plan to release more fully-electric vehicles soon.
To get the most out of your Lexus EV, you must use high-quality charging equipment. Read on to find out how to help your EV reach its full potential!
Lexus EV Cables & Chargers
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Lexus EV Models
Currently, Lexus only offers one fully electric vehicle:
⚡️The Lexus UX 300e (2021) – 51.6 kWh usable battery.
The car is a five-door compact SUV, an electrified version of their best-selling Lexus UX model.
Lexus has also recently released a PHEV:
⚡️The Lexus NX 450+ (2022) - 18.1 kWh usable battery.
The NX 450+ is the first plug-in vehicle the brand has publicly released. It features a four-cylinder 2.5-litre hybrid engine and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. An additional rear electric motor enables full-time all-wheel drive.
Lexus EV Cables
You must get compatible, reliable, high-quality cables to charge your Lexus' to maintain their battery quality and get the best use from your vehicle. Lexus EVs and PHEVs are suitable for home charging with a type 2 cable.
At Smartly, we offer a range of premium EV cables that are compatible for use with your Lexus:
Smartly Type 2 to Type 2 cables.
Lexus EV Home Chargers
If you want to charge your Lexus EV or PHEV at home, we have a range of excellent options to choose from for your home setup, including:
If these aren't quite what you're searching for, you can find our full range of chargers here. We're sure we'll have something that fits your needs.
The length of time it takes to charge your Lexus EV will depend on the type of charger that you use.
A full charge for the Lexus UX 300e (2021) will take:24 hours using a 3-pin plug.
15 hours using a 3.6kW charger.
8 hours using a 7kW charger.
8 hours using a 22kW charger.
The Lexus UX 300e (2021) is also capable of rapid charging and can go from 20-80% charge in:
40 minutes using a 50kW public charger.
40 minutes using a 150kW public charger.
The Lexus NX 450+ PHEV can charge from empty to full in 12 hours using a standard three-pin charger. Lexus recommends using a 7kW charger to reduce the charging time to an average of 2.5 hours.
A full charge for the Lexus UX 300e (2021) will take:
The cost to charge your Lexus EV at home will vary based on your energy plan and the type of equipment you use. On average, charging a UX 300e to full battery capacity will cost £14.44, equating to 8.67p per mile.
As the NX 450+ runs on a smaller battery, its charging costs are less than that of an EV. On average, it will cost £5.10 to charge an NX 450+ from empty to full.
Yes, if you have a charging port at home, your Lexus' can be charged with a type-2 connector cable. You can charge your Lexus EV or PHEV with a three-pin plug; however, it will take much longer than if you use a proper setup.
Why Choose Smartly?
At Smartly, we're dedicated to providing our customers with the education they need to make the best choices for their electric vehicles.
In addition, our products are manufactured by UK companies or reputable European manufacturers. We make sure we only source the best of the best!
We are also making a continued effort to practice what we preach in terms of sustainability. As such, we are a carbon-neutral business and work with One Tree Planted, where we plant 30 trees per month and an additional tree for every order received.
