I'm guessing the NX, since the current Rav4 has an electric version already.

Since ToMoCo is in cahoots with Tesla, can we expect a Model-S-based sedan? GS-e?

The CT may get the current Prius' gas+electric motor, but maybe not the all-electric version.

Maybe it will be a whole new model altogether.


What do you think?

 

Good topic. The NX and CT are prime candidates for a full electric powertrain. We know how conservative Toyota/Lexus is so its a safe bet whatever it is, it won't be on a RWD platform. Color me impressed if it was. But I'd imagine Tesla would be against that idea from the start.

What I've thought for awhile now is, Lexus has it's core RWD sedans in the IS, GS, LS. Make the ES a full electric aka ESe (supposed to be luxury quiet anyway) and make the HS which would be a hybrid sedan aka HSh

 

How about a completely new model, a dedicated EV model, like the Teslas, Nissan Note, and BMW's i3 and i8? There is much talk now that an EV should be on a dedicated platform, rather than squeezing a huge battery into an existing ICE-car platform (like the Volt does).

 

Lexus could easily exceed the Model-S

All they need to do is start making beefy battery packs in excess of 85kWh instead of 4kWh