Toyota has filed for 3 intriguing logos in Europe which point out that it may need a brand new EV across the nook.
The trademark functions had been made via the European Union Mental Property Workplace and found by members of the Lexus RX House owners discussion board. They encompass HZ300e, HZ450e, and HZ550e, and clearly reference three totally different variations of the identical mannequin. However, simply what type may this mannequin take?
Like a lot of its premium rivals, Lexus is making strikes in direction of electrification. It plans to supply an EV possibility on all its fashions by 2030 and can develop into an electric-only model by 2035. Earlier this 12 months, Lexus filed logos for the names TZ450e and TZ550e, prompting theories this mannequin will function a three-row electrical SUV to sit down above the RZ. If that is true then it’s potential that the HZ could also be an SUV that sits beneath the RZ.
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Regardless of the case could also be, the opportunity of having three distinct variants on supply ought to entice consumers. The present RZ450e encompasses a pair of electrical motors delivering 309 hp and 321 lb-ft (435 Nm) and it’s actually potential the HZ450e can have the identical powertrain. This might imply the HZ300e could also be pushed by a single electrical motor, whereas the HZ550e would have a wholesome dose of further energy over the 450e, doubtlessly upwards of 400 hp.
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Whereas particulars in regards to the Lexus HZ are skinny on the bottom in the mean time, we do know that the agency’s most superior, next-generation EV will take the type of the LF-ZC, previewed within the type of an idea eventually month’s Japan Mobility Present. This progressive new mannequin shall be constructed utilizing gigacasting and have batteries with a prismatic construction that’s anticipated to considerably enhance vary whereas additionally decreasing weight. The LF-ZC shall be related in dimension to the Tesla Mannequin 3 and BMW i4.
