The supreme smoothness, refinement and effortless power of the LS 500h have been further increased through technical revisions that strengthen the contribution of the lithium-ion high-voltage battery.

In making the changes, Lexus focused on improving the car’s drivability by increasing the level of assistance the battery provides to the electric motor, and expanding its range of operation. The focus was on the quality experienced in the “normal” driving that accounts for around 90% of the time on the road, when the driver is applying only moderate pressure on the accelerator pedal and only low G forces are generated.

As a result of the changes, less effort is needed to move faster: acceleration is smoother and more linear, keeping the vehicle stable and suppressing G forces. This makes for more comfortable city driving, but there are also benefits when travelling on winding routes, or when pulling away on an uphill gradient. Only slight pressure on the throttle is all that’s needed to make smooth and powerful progress.

With the hybrid battery playing a greater role, the engine is able to operate at lower rpm, which makes for even quieter running, for example when the engine restarts after a period of EV electric mode driving.

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