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Photo Gallery: Lexus Unveils Electric LF-30 Concept

The company's BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) vision for the year 2030

By Rain Noe - October 23, 2019

"In taking up the challenge of expressing a new design that could only be achieved with a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) powered by in-wheel electric motors, Lexus visually articulated the LF-30 Electrified's unique energy flow." 1 of 19

"The vehicle form is meant to visually express the energy created by the wheels set at the corners of the vehicle body streaming toward the vehicle cabin and past the driver to directly flow onto the road surface." 2 of 19

"Taking advantage of a hoodless vehicle shape made possible by being a BEV, Lexus' signature 'spindle' form has been further evolved to span the entire vehicle architecture." 3 of 19

"The window glass, which continually stretches from the front to rear, the muscular fenders, and the wing-shaped headlights form the contours of the Lexus iconic spindle." 4 of 19

"The shape of the body is fashioned with an elegantly flowing front which transitions into a linear and sharp rear." 5 of 19

"In addition to the wing-shaped headlights, the sharpness of the rear lights and side air intakes combine to achieve both excellent aerodynamics and cooling performance, resulting in styling fused with function." 6 of 19

"The opacity of the side windows can be freely adjusted, providing occupants with expansive views of the surrounding scenery and a high level of privacy at night and in other situations." 7 of 19

"The color of the front face of the vehicle and luminescence patterns help identify from the outside whether the vehicle is being operated in its normal mode or in its autonomous driving mode, reflecting Lexus' pursuit of both a high level of styling and functionality." 8 of 19

"For its exterior styling the advanced image expected of a BEV has been channeled into artistic qualities that result in a futuristic form, and an interior that assertively weaves in autonomous driving and other new technologies aims to manifest Lexus' distinctive worldview." 9 of 19

"To manifest in a higher dimension Lexus' fundamental human-centered philosophy, the cockpit was designed based on the new Lexus concept of 'Tazuna.'" 10 of 19

"Inspired by how a single rein can be used to achieve mutual understanding between horse and rider, the steering controller-mounted switches and head-up display have been coordinated to a high degree, creating a space that enables the driver to focus on driving…" 11 of 19

"…while controlling various functions, such as the navigation and audio system and driving-mode selection, without having to shift one's vision or operate manual switches." 12 of 19

"With the layout of the front passenger seat echoing that of a first-class seat on an airliner…" 13 of 19

"…the interior is one in which a sense of openness and a sense of envelopment coexist." 14 of 19

"The rear seats use artificial muscle technology to mold to their occupant, and can support various modes such as reclining, relaxation, and alert functions." 15 of 19

"A glass roof above the rear seats features voice control and a gesture controlled 'SkyGate' display window that uses AR to display various types of information, such as a realistic star-filled sky, user-favorite videos, and even navigation." 16 of 19

"The LF-30 Electrified also carries the 'Lexus Airporter' drone-technology support vehicle." 17 of 19

"Using autonomous control, the Lexus Airporter is capable of such tasks as independently transporting baggage from a household doorstep to the vehicle's luggage area." 18 of 19

"The LF-30 Electrified concept vehicle embodies the 'Lexus Electrified' vision. For its exterior styling the advanced image expected of a BEV has been channeled into artistic qualities that result in a futuristic form, and an interior that assertively weaves in autonomous driving and other new technologies aims to manifest Lexus' distinctive worldview." 19 of 19

Today at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus unveiled their LF-30 Concept. The BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is their vision for what they'll be putting on the road--not anytime soon, but circa 2030. Here are some wraparound views of the car (and a few interior shots) to help you parse the unusual form, along with Lexus' descriptions of what they're going for.

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Rain Noe

I’m a lapsed industrial designer. I was born in NYC and figured I’d die there, but a few years ago I abandoned New York to live on a farm in the countryside with my wife. We have six dogs.