EXPERIENCE LEXUS SELF-CHARGING HYBRID

START UP, DRIVING OFF

When starting off and at lower speed, the electric motor propels the ES with electric power being supplied from the hybrid battery. At this point the saloon is almost silent, uses no petrol and produces zero emissions.

NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

At higher speeds the petrol engine cuts in, almost silently, but still receives assistance from the electric motor when required. Through the near-perfect distribution of its dual-power sources, Lexus Hybrid Drive provides exceptional driving comfort – together with lower emissions and fuel consumption.

FULL THROTTLE ACCELERATION

Accelerate powerfully and the electric motor instantaneously supplements the 2.5-litre petrol engine. This delivers a surge of torque to provide smooth, powerful linear acceleration precisely when you need it.

DECELERATION, STOPPING, REGENERATIVE BRAKING

When decelerating or coming to a halt, the petrol engine turns off, cutting emissions to zero. Brake, or take your foot off the accelerator, and regenerative braking harnesses the kinetic energy lost in other cars. It converts this into electrical energy for storage in the hybrid battery, which is why a Lexus Self-Charging Hybrid is always ready to go.