
Small SUV · 2020 – 2025FBT exempt
The Lexus UX 300e Luxury charges at up to 40.5 kW on a DC fast charger and 6.6 kW on AC. It takes about 69 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 7.2 hours to charge from empty on a 6.6 kW home charger. It has a 45 kWh NMC battery.
| Usable Battery | 45 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CHAdeMO (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (6.6 kW) | 7.2 hrs |
| Efficiency | 143 Wh/km |
The Lexus UX 300e Luxury uses a 45 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Lexus's advice.
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| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 6.6 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 40.5 kW |

| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 20.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 16 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 13.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 25 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 6.6 kW | 7.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 46 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 27.4 kW | 69 min (10 to 80%) | 48 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Lexus UX 300e Luxury. It charges the battery from empty to full in 7.2 hrs and adds about 46 km of range every hour. The Lexus UX 300e Luxury charges at up to 6.6 kW on AC, so a 7 kW charger runs it at full speed.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase |
|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 7.2 hrs |
| Range per hour | 46 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
New EVs like the Lexus UX 300e Luxury normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 20.7 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 7.2 hrs.
A full charge costs $3.15 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $15.75 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $31.50. A petrol small SUV uses about 7.5 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $15.00 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol small SUV | Not applicable | $15.00 | $2,250 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $15.75 | $5.01 | $751 | $1,499 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $3.15 | $1.00 | $150 | $2,100 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $31.50 | $10.01 | $1,502 | $748 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $601 a year on charging the Lexus UX 300e Luxury at home.
The Lexus UX 300e Luxury ranks 16 of 16 small SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range | $76,990 | 205 | 28 min |
| 2 | Volvo EX40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range | $76,990 | 200 | 28 min |
| 2 | Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance | $81,990 | 200 | 28 min |
| 4 | Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended | $64,990 | 150 | 28 min |
| 4 | Smart #1 BRABUS | $67,900 | 150 | 28 min |
| 16 | Lexus UX 300e Luxury | $74,000 | 40.5 | 69 min |
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 246 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 69 minutes each, 2 hr 18 min in total, for a total trip time of about 7 hr 18 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 5 fast charging stops of about 69 minutes each, 5 hr 45 min in total, for a total trip time of about 15 hr 45 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 2 | 2 hr 18 min | 7 hr 18 min |
| 1,000 km | 5 | 5 hr 45 min | 15 hr 45 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 40.5 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Lexus UX 300e Luxury does not support bidirectional charging.
7.2 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 6.6 kW home charger, and 69 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 40.5 kW or more.
6.6 kW on AC and 40.5 kW on DC, adding about 48 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CHAdeMO for DC, on the right side (rear).
$3.15 at home on an EV plan, $15.75 on a flat tariff, or $31.50 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
No, the Lexus UX 300e Luxury does not support V2L.
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