ALL-ELECTRIC AT LOWER SPEEDS
When you start off and at lower speeds, the powerful front electric motor (and rear electric motor on All-Wheel Drive models) propels the NX 350h with electric power supplied by the battery. At this point you are enjoying near-silent and 100% electric driving for a short distance.
NEAR SILENT AT CRUISING SPEEDS
Lexus Self-Charging Hybrids are quiet and relaxing to drive. At higher speeds, the ultra-smooth 2.5-litre petrol engine cuts in quietly and receives assistance from the electric motor(s) when required. With engine running at optimal speed, surplus power can be used to charge the battery. Alongside low emissions and fuel consumption, this near perfect distribution of petrol and electric power also provides the extraordinary driving enjoyment which characterises the NX 350h.
RAPID LINEAR ACCELERATION
Lexus Self-Charging Hybrids are fun to drive. When you accelerate hard, the power of the electric motor(s) instantaneously supplements the NX’s 2.5-litre petrol engine. Together they deliver a potent surge of torque, providing rapid linear acceleration precisely when you need it.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING, NO PLUGGING IN
When decelerating, coasting, or when you come to rest, the petrol engine often turns off silently. On braking, or when you take your foot off the accelerator, regenerative braking harnesses your car’s kinetic energy (this is wasted in conventional cars). The NX 350h converts this into electrical energy for storage in the hybrid battery, together with power generated whilst driving at higher speeds, which means it never needs plugging in.