Lexus Luxury Hybrid Electric Vehicles

 How a Hybrid Vehicle Works

Start from Stop

Simply press the power button and go. The high-output battery and electric motor provide all the power you need to get going.

Powerful Acceleration

The revolutionary Lexus Hybrid Drive optimizes power from both the gas and electric sources for instant response and powerful acceleration, seamlessly.

Recharge While Stopping

The regenerative braking system recovers some of the kinetic energy lost when braking and coasting, converting it into electricity to recharge the hybrid battery.

Recharge your Hybrid Vehicle on the Go

At cruising speeds, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) sends excess energy to help re-charge the hybrid battery. Combining gas and electric power helps you get more out of every fill-up.

Maximize Efficiency

To save fuel and minimize emissions*, the gas engine may switch off when stopping. When you need to go, it starts up and can generate energy to charge a low battery.

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 Hybrid Electric Models

From the world’s first luxury hybrid electric vehicle, two decades on we now offer more hybrid models than any other luxury manufacturer, many of them made right here in Canada. Each gives you the freedom to explore.

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Benefits

• Blend Power And Efficiency

  Efficient. Economical. Lower emissions – even when accelerating. Lexus Luxury Self-Charging Hybrid Electrics deliver a responsive ride with fewer fill ups, and no need to plug in.

• Best from Both

  The technologically-advanced gas engine is combined with a powerful battery and even more powerful electric motor and intuitively selects the best combination of gas and electric for your driving needs.
  
  

• Fuel Efficient Performance

  On the RX 500h, the 1-Motor Hybrid System directly transmits engine torque to the front and rear wheels to deliver breathtaking acceleration and a supremely quiet ride that’s fuel efficient.
  

• No Need to Plug-In

  A hybrid battery recharges as you drive and brake so you never need to plug-in. Plus you'll visit the gas pumps less often than a conventionally powered Lexus.

• Lower Fuel Costs and Emissions

  Depending on your needs and habits and the conditions you drive in , you can spend some of the time in zero-fuel, zero-emissions driving.

• Hybrid Require No Extra Maintenance

  The maintenance schedule for a Lexus Plug In Hybrid Electric is the same as a gas-powered model. With fewer moving parts, and less wear and tear, it can be less expensive to maintain over time.

Unprecedented Peace of Mind

Lexus luxury hybrid electric vehicles come with the same warranty as every Lexus vehicle, backed up with additional Limited Warranty Coverages to inspire confidence.

8 YEAR

160,000 km

10 YEAR

240,000 km

Hybrid Battery Warranty

FAQS

What is a hybrid vehicle?
It has a gas engine and an electric motor. In Lexus’s full hybrid system, either source can drive the car alone or both can work together. The system manages power automatically and recharges its own battery as you drive, so you never plug it in.

How do hybrid electric vehicles work?
Gas engines work best at steady speeds, and electric motors suit acceleration and low-speed cruising. A control unit picks the best source or blend at any moment. Extra energy and energy recovered from braking go back into the battery. Driving on electric power alone produces almost no emissions.

How reliable are Lexus hybrids?
They’re built to the same standards as Lexus gas models, and the electric motors and generators need no maintenance.

Are hybrids safe?
Yes. They meet the same engineering standards as gas models, and the battery pack and high-voltage parts are protected from casual contact.

Are hybrids more expensive to maintain?
No. The maintenance schedule is the same as a gas model. Fewer moving parts and less brake wear can make them cheaper to maintain over time.

What advantages do Lexus hybrids have over other hybrid systems?
Lexus Hybrid Drive can run on electric power alone at lower speeds. Lexus says some competitors use smaller electric motors that only assist the gas engine.

Can I switch between hybrid and gas power?

There’s no need. The system chooses the best power source automatically at start-up, during acceleration, while cruising and while slowing down.

Can I leave the vehicle unused for a long time without charging?
You never need to charge it. As with any car, the battery can go flat if it sits too long, but if that happens the gas engine can still start the car.

How far can it travel on battery power alone?
It depends on the battery charge, driving conditions and vehicle load. No fixed figure is given.

Can I use it in extreme weather?
Take the same care as with any car, and avoid driving during severe weather warnings.

Do hybrids need to be charged?
Never. They recharge as you drive.

Is there a hybrid warranty?
Yes. It has the standard Lexus warranty plus an 8-year/160,000 km hybrid component warranty and a 10-year/240,000 km high-voltage battery warranty (whichever comes first).

What happens in an emergency or collision?
Lexus provides Emergency Response Guides to help first responders handle a collision or emergency involving a Lexus hybrid.

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