Report: Next Lexus IS To Be Fully Electric with 500 Horsepower

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On sale since 2014, the third generation Lexus IS is well overdue for a full model change


The next-generation IS may evolve into a full BEV model with 500 horsepower and 621 miles (1,000km) of range


A BEV IS sedan could serve as a halo model in Lexus’ transition to being fully electric by 2035



A new report from Best Car Japan indicates the next-generation Lexus IS may be a dramatic departure from what buyers have seen previously.
The Lexus IS has been one of the brand’s most enduring nameplates, but it’s also one of the most overdue for a full generational change. Originally launched in 2014, the current IS has soldiered on through a series of refreshes, most recently a significant facelift in for 2026 that brought minor updates to...

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1000km range? Yeah, this is bs. Toyota ain't even close to having that kind of tech. They'll just make it fugly, put the same (ES, RZ...) battery/powertrain into it and let the marketing team do the heavy lifting.