Lexus UX 300e

Overview

The 2025 Lexus UX 300e is the brand’s charming entry into the premium compact electric SUV scene, perfect for zipping around town in style. This Japanese gem focuses on Lexus’s renowned refinement and build quality, now with zero tailpipe emissions. Key highlights for this 300e trim include its updated, larger battery for more practical range and a plush, tech-filled cabin. It’s a sophisticated urban warrior. In Europe, expect pricing around €51,400 new, with used examples from this generation (starting 2023) around €36,400, making it a tempting electric Lexus.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the UX 300e carries forward the significant upgrades introduced recently. The headline act is the beefier 64 kWh (usable) battery, delivering a much-improved real-world range, finally giving it the legs it deserved. Inside, the infotainment system got a fantastic overhaul with a more responsive touchscreen and smarter connectivity. Lexus also tweaked the chassis for better handling and ride comfort, alongside enhancing the Lexus Safety System+ suite. These updates make the current UX 300e a far more compelling package than its earlier iteration, keeping it fresh.

Design & Exterior

The UX 300e boasts Lexus’s distinctive, angular design language – it’s a real head-turner in the urban jungle! The signature spindle grille is subtly adapted for EV duties, flanked by sharp LED headlights. Its compact SUV silhouette, measuring 4495 mm in length, 1840 mm in width (sans mirrors), and 1525 mm in height, is perfect for city life. This 300e trim gets stylish alloy wheels and discreet ‘Electric’ badging, hinting at its eco-credentials without shouting. It’s got that premium Japanese cool factor, looking both sophisticated and a bit aggressive.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the UX 300e, and you’re greeted by typical Lexus finery – think top-notch materials and "Takumi" craftsmanship giving it a genuinely posh feel. It’s a comfortable cocoon for five, though rear legroom is best for shorter trips. Cargo-wise, you get a practical 367 litres in the boot; fold the rear seats down and that space expands considerably for bigger hauls. Sadly, there’s no frunk. The tech is bang up to date with a slick touchscreen infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a clear digital driver display.

Performance & Driving Experience

This electric Lexus is no slouch! The UX 300e, with its 150 kW motor and punchy 300 Nm of torque, zips from 0-100 km/h in a respectable 7.5 seconds. Being front-wheel drive (FWD) with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), it offers a smooth, serene, and instantly responsive drive – perfect for slicing through city traffic. It’s more about refined cruising than hardcore B-road blasting, but the ride is comfy and composed. Selectable regenerative braking modes help you claw back some energy, making driving a doddle in town.

Range, Battery & Charging

The UX 300e packs a 64 kWh (usable) battery, good for a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of around 389 km – plenty for most daily commutes and weekend jaunts. Energy consumption is a decent 6.08 km/kWh. For charging, its standard AC onboard charger is rated at 6.6 kW, meaning a full top-up takes roughly 9-10 hours overnight. On the DC front, it supports up to 50 kW via its CHAdeMO port, with a Type 2 (Mennekes) port for AC charging, getting you to 80% in under an hour.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is sorted, as the Lexus UX 300e proudly wears a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. It’s kitted out with the comprehensive Lexus Safety System+. This means you get a suite of advanced driver aids as standard, including a Pre-Collision System that spots pedestrians and cyclists, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control for relaxed motorway miles, and Lane Tracing Assist to keep you centred. Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also typically included, making this Lexus a very safe pair of wheels for the family.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Lexus offers solid peace of mind with the UX 300e. You’ll get a standard 3-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Even better, this can be extended up to a whopping 10 years or 1,000,000 km with annual EV health checks at a Lexus dealer! Combined with Lexus's legendary reliability and potentially some complimentary early maintenance, running costs should be quite manageable.