Not sure why you have a disparaging regard to EV's. Tesla has proven that you can make an EV with a reasonable range for a majority of the population.
Frankly I believe Toyota has been too conservative the past decade due to the financial crisis and the earthquake (typical japanese company excuse) and got caught with their pants down all around when it comes to powertrain innovation. No innovation on their gas engines since 2006. Barely any improvement on their hybrids asides from offering hybrids on a variety of different vehicles besides the prius, which is still good imo. they are quickly getting left behind in the luxury market, non existant in ev market, and the koreans are still coming for their main line products.

Me, i would just be happy if they would release a new V6 that had modern fuel economy and better HP

 

I like the brake and accelerator.
It is nice to see Toyota/Lexus finally embracing EV tech.

 

I like that detail too

 

I love it.

And the trick wireless charging!

 

 

WTF is that front end?

 

Almost looks like a Platypus.

 

As posted by Lexus Enthusiast. The first EV will probably be a UX. I was hoping for a renewed NX but it may be down the road.

https://lexusenthusiast.com/2019/10/...sting-vehicle/

 

Seems like the battleground for EVs will be the small crossovers.

 

They hint but sounds like it will be a plug in hybrid not an EV.

 

Inspired by

 

I don't read it that way at all. Announcement is clear it will be an EV now with PHEV in 2021. I'm looking forward to the November announcement to end the speculation.

 

Looks that way. First Toyota will be the CHR. So it would make sense the UX I think. I think the Mirai model that was announced, Toyota must have a Lexus EV baked into that same design.

 

One of the things that I don't totally understand on full-electrics is how they keep the insides of the motors and transmissions cool without radiators, coolant-lines, and circulation. Yes, air can circulate on the outside, but you obviously can't have any holes in the engine or transmission for cooling for air to get inside, because it would also allow moisture, water, and other things that would short out the electrics....especially driving through very heavy rain or deep puddles. I can see where this would be an especially significant issue on Teslas, because of the enormous amount of power that the relatively small electric motors produce for their size.

 

Why compromise when u can do both. We want performance AND frugal. Tesla does that and more. By ‘“definition” a hybrid should always be faster than an ice car alone. Toyota got side tracked with hydrogen and it blinded and slowed down their ev progress. They deserve to feel some pain a little bit as a result of that POOR decision.