Lexus cancels production of flagship LF-ZC electric vehicle

Lexus has abandoned plans for the mass production of the LF-ZC electric concept car, which was intended to be the flagship of the brand's new design and technological strategy. The decision was made amid the company's review of its electric vehicle development goals, although certain developments from the project are planned for use in future models. This was reported by Motor1, according to UNN.

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As the publication notes, Lexus had big plans for the LF-ZC concept presented in 2023. The production version was supposed to become the flagship of the future design and engineering direction for electric vehicles. It featured a long range, futuristic design, and new production methods.

Unfortunately for fans waiting for the flagship Lexus electric vehicle, these ambitious plans are being scaled back. It is reported that Lexus has canceled plans for the production version of the LF-ZC.

According to Automotive News, Toyota Motor Corp is cutting its electric vehicle production targets. The first model to be removed from the plans was the LF-ZC, which was rumored to preview the next generation of the Lexus IS electric sedan.

Toyota and Lexus, of course, are not stopping all electric vehicle development. Moreover, the company states that the technologies gained during the work on the LF-ZC will be used in other projects. This may include Toyota's plan to use solid-state batteries in future electric vehicles

Lexus planned to use gigacasting technology to create new electric vehicle models. The next generation of electric vehicles was reportedly expected to have a range of over 600 miles and power in the region of 500 horsepower.

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