Lexus electric sports car: new pictures of LFA successor released

Lexus has released new concept images of a future electric sports car, which it plans to put on sale at some point between now and 2030.

First seen as part of a line-up of future electric Lexus models revealed in December 2021, the as-yet-unnamed model will, according to its manufacturer, "revive the spirit of the iconic Lexus LFA" – the brand's limited-run, ultra-expensive, V10 petrol-powered supercar that was built from 2010 to 2012.

Depending on its price point, the new electric model could also serve as a replacement of sorts for the hybrid Lexus LC. That sports coupe is unlikely to be directly replaced, especially in Europe, where Lexus has pledged to become an electric-only brand by 2030.

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Exact performance and range figures for the new sports car haven't been finalised, but Lexus says it'll sport the "bold proportions and low ride height required for a high-performance sports car". It goes on to suggest a 0-62mph time "in the low two-second range" and a driving range of over 430 miles on a charge, thanks to the possible use of solid-state batteries.

In the meantime, the first of a the new wave of electric Lexus models to arrive will be the RZ 450e SUV, a sister model to the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra. Lexus currently offers the UX 300e compact electric SUV, adapted from the hybrid-engined UX 250h.