The Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept will feature small electric motors in the wheels

The Tokyo Motor Show will host the presentation of the new Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept. It has been developed by the Japanese carmaker as a vision for the next generation of electric cars.

This new electrified concept aims to revolutionise the zero-emission vehicle market, and it features electric motors mounted in the wheels. These new powertrains are capable of delivering a combined output of up to 543 CV.

The brand itself has assured that the use of electric motors on all four wheels provides excellent driving characteristics with the help of Lexus Advanced Posture Control technology. This new system is capable of regulating the power output. In addition, the new electric concept from Lexus can also be driven in three traction modes: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

The new Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept “imagines a world where thick charging cables are no longer necessary for electric cars, as it features advanced wireless charging technology”.

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Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept, 543 CV of power for the new electric car

Among the technological innovations, an advanced autonomous driving system also stands out, including an automatic parking function and a front door opening function similar to the Summon system of Tesla.

Because the new concept features small electric motors in the wheels, the designers have had great freedom with the car’s overall lines. As such, it is equipped with a glass cover extending from the front wheels to the boot.

Lexus has also altered the appearance of its usual grille in order to design a set of large wheel arches. When the driver enters the cabin, they will sit on a futuristic-looking seat, which aims to imitate the opening of a first-class airplane seat. These seats also include artificial muscle technology to mould themselves 100% to the physiognomy of the occupants. Furthermore, to make the experience even more fascinating, the model is equipped with a Mark Levinson sound system.

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The opacity of the side windows can be freely adjusted, giving occupants wide views of the surrounding landscape and a high level of privacy at night and in other situations. The colour of the vehicle’s front face and its luminescent patterns help identify from the outside whether the vehicle is operating in its normal mode or in its autonomous driving mode, reflecting Lexus’s pursuit of a high level of style and functionality. The exterior colour ‘voltaic sky’ uses a cutting-edge metal coating to achieve a unique quality tinted with a touch of greenish blue.

In addition to its unique design, the interior also points the way to next-generation luxury through the use of sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact. Yakisugi (charred cedar), a traditional Japanese material, is used for the floor and the ‘steering wheel’, while recycled metal is processed into fibres for use in creating the pleated door trim. “This approach expresses the distinctive character and innovative spirit of Lexus,” the manufacturer added.