Overcoming Range Anxiety With a Lexus EV

Range anxiety is what happens when EV drivers worry about whether or not they can make it to the next charging station before their EV battery runs out. Fortunately, Lexus drivers won’t need to worry about it because the Lexus EV range continues to improve as new model years come out. After charging your Lexus in a Vancouver garage, you’ll have plenty of juice for daily commutes, weekly errands, and weekend getaways to your favorite resort or family destination. Plus, there are plenty of charging stations near Beaverton.

Prepare for plenty of power with the Lexus EV range with current models and future new vehicles. Discover more about how you’ll put your range anxiety to rest in Hillsboro with our guide from Lexus of Portland.

Understand Your Lexus EV Range for Every Trip

Your Lexus EV range will alleviate your range anxiety concerns on each trip you take. Examine our brief, three-step strategy for maximizing your Lexus EV’s range.

Understand Your Lexus EV Range

See the maximum range of the Lexus PHEV and the EV here.

• 2023 Lexus RZ: 196 miles for Luxury trim, 220 miles for Premium trim (both with AWD)
• 2024 Lexus NX (PHEV): 37-mile range on battery only

For the 2024 model year, a new RX 450h+ PHEV will get around 37 miles of electric-only range, too, based on the manufacturer’s estimates.

What is the range of Lexus electric cars? It maxes out at 220 miles for now. That’s plenty of mileage for your drives. The good news about PHEVs is that once the 37 miles are up, your Lexus will automatically switch to gasoline power until you can get to a charging station. So, when researching what the range of Lexus electric cars is, you’ll find that these vehicles will take you wherever you need to go.

Plan Routes Before Leaving Your Portland Garage

Investing in an EV can lower your fuel costs because you can charge your vehicle at home thanks to a Level 2 charging box. Public charging stations also come in handy. You can find any of them thanks to this national map of charging stations from the U.S. Department of Energy. You can also use your vehicle’s GPS to locate the nearest public charging station, as well as the My Lexus app to point you in the right direction.

What happens if you encounter delays, like rush-hour traffic, construction, or detours? You should plan for these contingencies when assessing your route. 

Drive Efficiently With Your Lexus EV

How you drive affects your Lexus EV range, much like it does with a gasoline engine. Accelerate and decelerate gradually, so leave plenty of room between yourself and other cars. You’ll also need to drive at or below the speed limit.

Extremely hot or extremely cold ambient temperatures can decrease your Lexus EV’s range, so be prepared for chilly OR winters. Consumer Reports states that the ideal outdoor temperature to maximize your Lexus EV range is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. 

However, outdoor temperatures do more than just affect the battery chemistry. Running your air conditioning or heater on full blast could decrease the EV’s range. Use the heat or air minimally while still remaining comfortable as you drive in extreme temperatures to get the most out of your Lexus EV range.

Test Drive a New Lexus EV in Portland

Prepare to be impressed with a new Lexus EV! Contact us or call (503) 536-2389 to schedule a test drive with our team. We would love to see you drive away with one of these fantastic new vehicles!