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Lexus Goes Electric: ES500e Launches in India
20 Mar
Summary
- Lexus India launched its first battery electric vehicle, the ES500e.
- The ES500e offers a driving range of approximately 580 km on a single charge.
- Lexus is considering expanding its electric vehicle range based on customer demand.
Lexus India has introduced its first battery electric vehicle, the ES500e, marking a significant step in the brand's electrification strategy for the country. This luxury electric sedan is capable of traveling approximately 580 km on a single charge, offering substantial range for consumers.
The ES500e is priced at Rs 89.99 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. Lexus is committed to a multi-pathway approach to electrification and views India as a crucial market, evidenced by local production facilities.
The company plans to gauge customer demand and assess infrastructure readiness before potentially introducing more models from its global lineup. Lexus previously launched the flagship LS model alongside the ES in 1989, with the ES being a core model sold worldwide.
