Should you buy one?

If you value refinement, comfort and ease of ownership over all else in your electric car, then yes. The UX Electric amplifies many of the best traits of the Lexus brand. But that’s as far as it goes, unfortunately.

That’s because it’s difficult to recommend because the competition is so much more advanced. The Tesla Model 3 and Audi Q4 E-Tron both offer superior range, performance, space and technology to the UX 300e – for about the same price.

Other niggles include an impractical boot and an infotainment system that’ll drive you mad. The UX relies on an old type of charger that’s close to being phased out, and even at max power won’t charge anywhere near as quickly as its rivals. That makes it less practical for long journeys.

If you’re already a Lexus kind of person and you need a second car, we can see how the UX 300e would appeal – but it’s not a car we can advocate.

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