Lexus is set to unveil a radical new concept next month that will give a glimpse into its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) lineup. This concept car, expected to be launched in 2026, will be a significant step forward for Lexus as it aims to electrify its entire range by 2035.

The concept car is said to revolutionize the modular structure of the vehicle body, change the production method, and revamp the software platform. It will be a statement of intent from Lexus, showcasing the brand’s design cues, technological upgrades, and performance potential for its upcoming EVs. Similar to the BMW Neue Klasse, Mercedes Concept CLA, and Vauxhall Experimental show cars, this concept will encompass the vision of Lexus’s future EV lineup.

Previewed at a recent Lexus Showcase event in Japan, the concept appears to be a dramatic and low-slung EV, possibly based on a rakish saloon concept that was briefly shown in late 2021. If it adopts a five-door fastback silhouette, it will directly compete with cars like the BMW i4 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.

While Lexus has not provided any further details about the concept or the production car it previews, parent company Toyota recently announced its plans to launch a new family of electric cars with significant improvements in range and price compared to its current EVs. This new family of EVs, which will be shared with Lexus, will feature a new type of lithium-ion battery offering a range of 497 miles on a single charge. The advanced chemistry of these batteries allows for slimmer packs, enabling more aerodynamically optimized car designs and more spacious interiors – features that could shape the new Lexus concept.

In the future, Toyota plans to offer a ‘High-Performance’ solid-state battery option, further increasing the range to 621 miles. While Lexus has not explicitly stated its intention to match this range in a production car, it has suggested using solid-state technology in its Electrified Sport supercar concept.