Here's How Much it Cost to Run a Lexus NX300h for 12 Months

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[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@tecraven]

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[@skimmingstoness]

The only thing you'll miss about a Land Rover Evoque is the view from the hard shoulder when it leaves you stranded

[@abro_123]

I think she shall keep the lexus because its a top spec

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its hard to replace it

[@abro_123]

@@HighPeakAutos i know

[@Conservator.]

@@HighPeakAutos Thanks for the video. Enjoyable/entertaining to watch and informative at same time (as always). £0.33/mile is a bargain but shouldn’t you add the depreciation to that to get the real total costs of ownership? You will be able to very accurately estimate the value of the car today. I think it might make the case for the Lexus even stronger but I’d much rather hear that from you than from a KZbin armchair ‘expert’ like me.

[@martinkitchin6204]

What a good son you are ! Methinks my Mum would've loved a newer car (regardless of whatever it was) I agree with you that some of the earlier EVs look odd. In my opinion even the Tesla looks as stylish as a bar of soap... 🙄

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Lexus RC300H £20k will get her a decent one and change things up abit.

[@abdelboussaid8978]

Thanks. I bought a lexus nx300h (albeit fsport) based on your first presentation of your car. I had it for a month now. I am very happy with it. On top, I am re-assured by this new video even though I am far from where you are. Your videos are valuable outised the UK too.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Congrats! They're great cars

[@unions100]

100% well said, in comparison I had 6 jaguars, they where good cars but quality and durability wise not close to a Lexus, and now I have bought a Lexus rc300h and I love it. Tax, reliability, durability, fuel and comfort!!! Top of the list. As long as serviced properly it should last a long time. I love your honest reviews. Thank you 👍

[@GuitarCinemaOfficial]

I currently own a GS250 F-Sport and the RC is about the only car i'd ever consider replacing it with. Theres a sprint blue one I see driving round my area and it honestly looks like a six figure supercar!

[@stevendavenport364]

Hi Matt, I've been driving Lexus cars for 13 years now. Apart from servicing and consumables I haven't had any issues. All my friends have been driving German and JLR vehicles, every one of them has had issues. I do conceded that they're probably more engaging to drive but reliability, quality and comfort mean more to me. If I want fun I just stick my leathers on and go for a hoon on my bike. Thanks for another great post.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Oh yeah, what Lexus models have you had? I found my RX the most reliable then the IS 250 I owned. The SC 430 has cost me more than I paid for it, over the last 2 years of ownership, in maintenance bills.

[@stevendavenport364]

@@CarsofGlasgow 2007 Is 250, 2013 Is 250 and a 2017 Nx 300h.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@stevendavenport364 Oh very nice! Was the 2013 the 3rd gen? (as thats quite a rare model)

[@stevendavenport364]

@@CarsofGlasgow Yes. And no CVT gearbox. Just the 2.5 V6 with a 6 speed auto. It was really nice, not as economical as the hybrid but better to drive.

[@rob5944]

Yes, your experiences are echoed on American channels such as Scotty Kilmer and Car Wizard, where they put serious milages on their cars!

[@alexdavis6831]

I liked and found your initial review of the NX300H very helpful. I feel hybrid is the way to go. Our brief was suv, petrol, good quality, reliable and not ridiculously expensive. Both my wife and I have a Lexus NX300h. I got both on Lexus Finance HP at 5.9%apr. Also like you found extremely reliable. Big plus was that if you have serviced at Lexus dealer you get warranty extended each year for up to 10 years from new or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). In my opinion impossible to beat (except other Lexus or Toyota product such us ux200h, rx450h or Toyota RAV4 of similar age ) I find your videos interesting and informative.

[@Battery-Powered]

Extremely reliable ! Top spec and So rare to find one of those with cooled seats ….

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its a great car

[@attilab.2818]

You just need to go for a Premier/Takumi model.

[@markmw123]

Considering upgrading to a NX300 🤔 This is a great help 👍

[@Andek74]

I don't have an NX, but if anyone's interested, for the past 2 years I have calculated all the costs of my 2005 Lexus RX400h, bought it exactly 2 years ago. The calculation below: It made 57.500 kms on 5825 litres of petrol, av. 10,13 litres per 100km. I spent 8.761 euros on petrol plus 5.305 euros on servicing, repairs, replacements, taxes, MOTs, insurance etc. That included changing the timing belt, the gearbox liquid, rear brake caliper, tyres, 12V battery, one bigger paint job and obviously the usual maintenance every 10.000 kms. Total running cost for 2 years: 14.066 euros, that is 7.033 euros per year, that is 0,24 cents per 1 km. I will now have to spend another 600 euros for the new tyres and the driver's seat really needs to get new leather, probably another 700-800 euros. Apart from that no major things. I live on the Costa del Sol, Spain.

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video Matt. I’ve been wanting to have this update. 🙏the £30k for the Fiat 500 is too much in anyones books, totally agree with you. Given your mums average mileage, staying petrol & automatic makes sense. The Lexus EV is quality and nice to drive. 👌 your total running cost indicated is good to me, I think your mum must be so proud of her son and his generosity and smart decisions.

[@TheJon2442]

Matt sorry but a FIAT is not even on the same page as a Toyota! Fix it again tomorrow is what FIAT stands for!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@TheJon2442 I love that slogan! It is the same with BMW= break my wallet

[@raff_spriggles_tfn5910]

@@CarsofGlasgow don't forget Lotus! Lots of trouble, usually serious.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@raff_spriggles_tfn5910 oh yes!

[@pk-dn5sj]

Today I've seen a Corsa EV for 31k!!?? Pure comedy gold... Btw the NX looks like a really good option.. My friend has just bought Toyota rav4 with the same setup and it's pretty amazing on fuel considering the size of such vehicle. And has nice chunky tyres so is comfy and quiet...

[@HighPeakAutos]

I like those new Rav4's too

[@MrAshleydickens]

Matt - come on - BMW i3, REX - brilliant little car - I do the same journey (50 miles) and each day - brilliant - I wish I’d done it earlier.. oh, and I’m a petrol head and love it!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mntccd]

Love the i3. They are also about 20k for a good one from Wisely. Nowhere near the utility of the NX though.

[@kendo3977]

I pick up my 4th Lexus tomorrow a NX350h New and shiny can't wait. Love High Peak Autos Videos, very good thanks Matt.

[@markfootman7771]

You have just got to love a Lexus , I have owned 4 and they have got to have been the cheapest cars to run taking everything into account , I like the understated luxury and the special content feeling I get from driving them . Turn key bomb proof dependability and it is nice to be different. The feeling of driving a best kept secret . You have to own one to know how well thought out even the most simple things are even down to how the switches feel to touch and use.

[@paulbayliss3017]

I had a the IS 300h as a company car & after 5 years it still had the original brake pad that it left the factory in Japan - & it had 100,000 miles on the odometer!!! That’s Lexus for yah.

[@mamba101]

That’s hybrids

[@SIX622]

Just purchased a VW CC 2016 Black Edition. Did a road trip to North Wales from Kent back in August, did 625 miles in total and still had a quarter tank on return. Averaged 50 mpg around town and 66 on motorway run. Diesel is king.

[@datathunderstorm]

My 2008 Toyota Prius managed 69.4mpg a few weeks ago, with me also getting 651 miles out of the same 45 litre tank of E5 Esso Supreme 99+ Unleaded fuel.

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Great comparison Matt it’s a no brainier 😊 the range are so unpredictable and for me I don’t need stress in my garage, thanks for a great review 👌

[@alex43111]

Hi Matt, let me tell you a little story about cheap EV. Here in Romania, the most popular one is the Dacia Spring, its's made in China on some Dongfeng platform, it used to cost with some money from the government(ECO voucher) 8000-9000 euros with the mention that you could not sell it for the first year. Now the prices has gone up, the waiting period is 10-12 months for a new one, again from China( very ECO) and there have been a lot of them on sale at 14.000-15000 euros on the second hand market.

[@bobmizen1]

Thanks for that rundown Matt. We had a total of 7 Lexus cars over 17 years for our, now retired, business South Wales Chauffeur. They were our favourite cars for quality and reliability. We had a couple of LS's , GS's and two RX450h cars, so I think that was a great choice. Regards, Bob M.

[@joelamosun9341]

Hey Matt, why not try the Kia Niro EV but the 4 plus specification, which is the top of the range one. Not the new shape one (22/72 reg) but the 21 / 71 reg one with the new Kia Logo. You'd be pleasantly surprised. Leather, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, DAB radio, Android auto and Apple Car play, a wide-screen sat nav, rear heated seats, 280 mile range when fully charged, decent sound system, dual zone climate control, LED headlamps and taillights, oh, and the balance of at least a 7 year warranty. So if you buy a year old car, you are covered by Kia's warranty for the next 6 years. They don't break anyway. Plus a sub 7 second 0-60 time....

[@datannkk]

I looked at the NX, IS and RX when I was browsing cars but settled on a 2015 GS450h premier a few months ago. I love the car - getting 39mpg even with the occasional thrashing. I genuinely can't think of a car brand I'd want to replace it with for the money. The reliability + performance + fuel economy is just incredible. I'm going to stick with it for a good few years because I just can't bring myself to downgrade in any aspect. I'm slightly annoyed at Lexus for not having the new RAV4 engine in the NX until this year. If it had that engine back in 2018 then I think that would have got my sale but I'll potentially keep my GS for a few years and then get a 2022 NX when they come down in price

[@flyguy1359]

I had an 06 GS450H a few years ago,what a flying machine! Only car that came close was an infinite m hybrid, that was even quicker but not as smooth. Pound for pound, Lexus make the worlds best cars..

[@matauboy]

We have a GS450h as well. Apart from the economy and the quality we love the instant pickup. Not keen on the small boot though .

[@mamba101]

I got a GS 300h a few weeks ago, considered the 450 and I know it’s a rocket but the cheaper tax, 50mpg and slightly bigger boot swayed me (I’ve owned fast cars before).. but still a bit jealous! The build quality and comfort is unreal

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@mamba101 Oh amazing! What colour is your GS 300h?

[@williamwong12000]

I got a 2017 GS300H and it does 45 mpg on average. Excellent car. Full of practical gadgets (HUD, heated and ventilated seats, keyless entry, 18-way adjustable electric seats, etc.). A bit more expensive than its European counterparts but really worths it.

[@AndyGrouch]

Bought a used(over 100k kms) IS 300h about 2 years ago. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it. Basic maintenance and new set of tires, that's all. Battery/hybrid system warranty is still valid and Lexus Relax is activated. Lots of worryless miles ahead of it.

[@jazzyb8886]

Let's hope Evoque buyers don't see this and start wanting NX's. Happy for these cars to stay understated gems! 😆

[@peakseamus]

My Dad drives a 2015 is300h, has it 3 years now. Apart from the expensive lexus service costs it's tiny money to run. Recently ticked over 100k miles also... Feels like a new car.

[@drink4711]

I'd say keep the Lexus. It's such a good car!

[@josephlagrange9531]

until you get behind the wheel of Lada

[@philliphaylor1590]

Your mom should be proud of you Matt ! You come across as a decent bloke !!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks. I think she is

[@marcgodfrey1]

We bought a 2018 golf ev for about 20k and the spec is good though not with heated seats or steering wheel and the real world is around 150miles with a cost to "fill up" being around £3.5 which is a weekly charge. I have found it an effortless to drive and live with.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I did look at those but (no offence) they looked a bit boring

[@marcgodfrey1]

@@HighPeakAutos none taken and I would agree like you said there just isn't enough choice for used evs. We went with a golf because of that it just blends in which mostly suits my wife.

[@roconnor01]

At 97,000 miles a well-maintained Lexus is probably 25-30% of the way through it's lifespan. If you look after it,it'll run forever. I think your mum should keep it.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

In Switzerland the cheapest one NX300h is 18k euros with 278.000km still runing fine...it seems they can reach easily 400k same as Prius which there is a lot on sale with same kind of mileage.

[@barriemoorcroft534]

Lexus is a great car for the mother. How much is the Land rover to repair, and would u take the LR to Spain???? I would never buy LR after my friends LR Freelander which was a money pit of epic proportions, and my own MGF 20years ago which I loved but sold when I realised I needed yet another 1.8L head gasket, the 2nd in 3 months! I kept that for 6months over the summer then traded it to the ONLY garage that would take it, and only against a VW Lupo 1L he couldnt shift. 🙂

[@APH-jb1bi]

Audi owner for many years disenchanted with customer care, after an incident with my A4 Avante adblue being the problem at the time, at 73 years old should I lease or buy? I like your approach ... down to earth 😎 Thanks

[@pokerman111111111111]

MG4 - bottom spec is £26k brand new - decent range,quick charging ,a useful hatch back

[@colechapman6976]

While it is an SUV, and as a wagon man I could never drive one, but I have to say this Lexus is very stylish looking even though it is 8 years old. I doubt German or British luxury cars would look this good after 8 years. The car definitely doesn't look like it did 90,000 miles either. The exterior paint still looks very good.

[@propanbutan4634]

Drove to spain and back in my civic 1.6 idtec 2500miles doing 70mph in the UK 85mph in EU and averaged 61.6mpg not bad

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very good

[@daburritoda2255]

Jaguar I pace is a fantastic used ev, currently they go for around 25-34k used. They are great.

[@timrietbergen]

I see you found your mom a replacement for the NX300h, you bought her...a blue with black interior NX300h with the panoramic roof! Thats truely saying something! I drive a '16 luxury line with the panoramic roof, AWD and all the president line goodies except for the hud, mark levinson, BSM, lane assist. Only drawbacks of this car are the small boot, low roof in the back (due to panoramic roof) and the CVT that does feel like its slipping. Just feels like when they were programming it, they purposely went for longevity rather than more robust feel. Its the right choice, but makes it feel less powerfull than it potentially is. Drove an outlander with cvt before this, that felt more alive (was also 400 kg lighter). Love the NX, love how rare they are to find on the road. Makes a macan feel like a car for the masses.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re excellent cars

[@stamy74]

I bought a 10 year old Lexus RX450h with 110k miles on it. After 2 years of use and an additional 15k miles on it, I had done only regular services (oil, filters, brake pads). Absolutely nothing else. My old Ford Mondeo diesel had cost me a fortune for repairs.

[@robsmith1a]

I test drove an Peugeot E-208 a few years back and thought it pretty good, nice looking, went ok and I liked the interior (I had a Zoe before that, sold it because it was so dull).. It was still pretty expensive so I bought an 62 reg SLK for less than half the money.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@latorregolf]

Lexus has been a sleeper brand for years in UK. But people are catching on, the longevity and reliability is just in a different league

[@michaelbale9067]

I purchased an NX 300H from Lexus Stockport after seeing your previous review. I love the car. However you drive a Hybrid in a completely different way than a normal petrol/diesel. I enjoy the challenge of trying to drive economically and more safely. The NX feels safe and well built. Finally they are very reliable.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Lexus Stockport are great too

[@spdaltid]

Excellent! And, 5 year residual quotes show 35% depreciation for the Lexus and 43% for the Evoque.

[@markwalker2986]

Lexus are brilliant! I've got a 2018 lexus rc300h coupe hybrid and it's amazing both fun to drive and economic.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes they are!

[@billdoug]

Great comparison I’ve done that a few times when eyeing up motors I remember doing the maths on one of my first cars I didn’t know to get an Astra 1.8 or Astra 1.7diesel Over say 3 years the money saved was thousands so went for the 1.7d Which of the two motors lost the most money in that period? There’s merit in buying a big engine low mpg car for say £5k which 2 years down the line is still worth £4k

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats right. There are lots of things to consider

[@chawenhalo0089]

Lexus in general and even more so their hybrids are notoriously cheap to run. Brake pads go for 100k+

[@jayhuss4263]

mitsubishi outlander EV, they're really popular in London

[@chrismcg3918]

Great vid again Matt, love the comparisons. I’m defo a petrol head & have tried to do some amateur maths for electric running costs …….I’m certain there’s massive demand for ‘best’ used electric car video for sub £10K …would absolutely look forward to your take/opinions on that 👍, keep up the great content!

[@rjm64r]

Whenever I see someone driving an Evoque I sigh and think "you really haven't got a clue".Possibly an Audi Q3 TDI Matt but in all honesty the Lexus is hard to beat.

[@dmc9487]

What an incredible difference i costs. Give me that Lexus over an Evoque. Please keep us all updated on this. I'd keep the Lexus.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I couldn't believe it either

[@Rabscuttle3]

A really interesting video, Matt - fancy that, a 3rd of the cost per mile for the Lexus... It looks nice quality inside too, though for me, it's a bit too bulky externally, but 36mpg seems amazing...

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah as an average too. I thought that was very good

[@jeffallinson8089]

I am a Land Rover/Range Rover fan, I like the brand but given the choice between the Evoque and the NX300H, I would go for the Lexus especially considering it is a better quality product and the cost savings would seal the deal.

[@ianevans3619]

Many thanks Matt , just joined Pouch 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good stuff. Cheers :)

[@daviddenley3512]

Nice one...I'm glad you did that real world review, I think my next car will be a used Lexus unless I'm really lucky and can find a good affordable used Tesla!

[@brianiswrong]

I wish pouch did an android auto system app for mobiles.

[@attilab.2818]

You can easily do 40 mpg or even more on a long run if you learn how to drive a hybrid and adapt your driving style in every segment. Also, why would you look parts yourself and service elsewhere? Lexus Relax covers 10 years/100k miles manufacture warranty of you service the car at a Lexus centre. Even if you exceed the 100k miles, you can still benefit from the 15 years hybrid warranty.

[@AbdulSalam-xe4md]

A Perfect example why you don’t buy a diesel for local runs. 20mpg on a RR Evoque, which weighs what, 17-1800kgs. You’d expect late 37-42mpg. Might aswell drive something with a big petrol engine.

[@stevie007]

Very informative and well presented as usual Matt 👌👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@shikoku14]

Although I’m sure this wouldn’t fly on the looks front a 2017-18 Niro PHEV would do 25-30 miles EV everyday across the seasons (although they do fire up the ICE to provide heat in colder months)as long as she gets into the habit of plugging in every night has heated seats and wheel and on a long run to the continent (I did Slovenia and back this summer) still returned 60mpg (and that is measured not the dash number over 2,200 miles of driving). The auto cruise was a delight across Germany pegged at 78mph. I picked my 2017 for 15.4K in June with 64,000 on the clock and still 2.5 years left on the 7 year Kia Warranty.

[@chrissmart4984]

Hi Matt great review as always….. I drive a 19 plate NX and have had it from new…..we love it as it’s a brilliant all round car, plus we recently bought a SC430 after your review a few months ago introduced the model to us….. my lads drive an 06 plate Supercharged Range Rover that looks brand new and my other lad drives a Second series MR2 T-Bar that’s 30 years old in December….. both love your channel and now love modern classic cars thanks to you 😉 keep up the good work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎

[@HighPeakAutos]

Oh wow. Great choice of cars between you all. Thanks for watching

[@johnmccaffery2542]

Great review and video Matt 👌 maccan next time maybe

[@aameryou8673]

Lexus smashes the Land Rover out of the park!

[@judgementalTX]

Keep it for 1 more year. With the service just being done, should be ok to sell on without doing one next year. Get the value from that and see if anything better comes along later.

[@scorpion787x8]

Excellent review, plus Pouch...

[@billmccann8836]

I'm currently driving a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid which is averaging 55.4 MPG on non premium unleaded. I am quite surprised considering it's not exactly a compact car!

[@howardlake6178]

I kid you not. I had an Alfa Romeo that in 2 years and 25k miles, cost 2 wiper blades and 2 headlamp bulbs. The only reason it was 2 of either, was I replaced both, to be sensible 😂

[@LewisWestcottlouelle100]

What about the new mg4 starts at £26k for the base model. I know it’s Chinese and an mg but I just think it looks properly smart and will give a id3 a good run for its money. Maybe could get a cheap business lease deal or something?

[@CaiSpidox]

It will be impossible to get a full on Bev for 20k with lexus build quality and refinement. Probably the best thing to do is get another Lexus, can see the possibility as a plug in hybrid perhaps if it doesn't do many miles a day and keep it charged may save even more. A stepping stone to the inevitable painful future.

[@danecowan678]

Watching from sunny Torremolinos/Benalmádena 😁 Cheers!

[@Tec2Nut]

I am considering getting rid of my A8 for a Rx ?? Or 4 series BMW, but every time you get the lexus serviced it gets a 12 warranty

[@simonasvalintelis7921]

I reckon she would like a bmw i3 it’s sort of stylish, electric Quiet fast my mums friend had one and it was nice and interesting dont see them very often as well so you would stand out from Crowd Think it’s a pretty nice option especially a nice speced one😂😂 I would consider it😅

[@waynesmith537]

Great review Matt I’ve been looking for a suv to replace my vw Passat cc that has been great I’ve had it for six years had a few minor issues with it but overall great I was looking at Lexus models mainly becuase of the build quality and reliability and didn’t want to skimp on comfort I think you made up my mind at what to get next.

[@liviusobaru1987]

I would add another big thing on the Lexus cars up to 100k and up to 10 years. If you service the car with Lexus you automatically get 1 year warranty. So add that to the bank.

[@alialias3913]

Make sure your ev manufacturer doesnt dump batteries in sea or bury them Abroad... Obviously there officially recycling them !

[@martinmoore7551]

Thanks mate, just bought one.

[@aacmove]

Should have added Insurance and depreciation. And Haribo for long journeys :o)

[@nigel.w]

You can get a low mileage pre-facelift MG ZS EV Exclusive for 20-22K retail.

[@daystatesniper01]

Great video Matt , you should have a look at the Corsa EV been in one ,not too bad mate .

[@HornsoftheStagg]

What about the Hyundai Ioniq? A 2020 model will only set you back about £20k with low mileage. Battery depreciation is minimal and they're a reliable brand, especially in electric cars. They're somewhere between the size of a Corsa and a BMW 3 Series, plus I'm pretty sure they all come with heated seats & steering wheel as standard.

[@joeiddison9989]

I drive a 2014 nissan leaf and I have never been so insulted by something which is so very true, I do look like a nerd and a gimp. If considering one though, look for 2018 onwards, they changed the look significantly ,got rid of the bulging headlights so it looks more normal and increased the battery size. There are a few examples on autotrader with sensible miles for under 20K

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha sorry...

[@The_EvC]

Hopefully we will see more videos like this ! By the way, I think it would be nice if you could put some table/form with all that expenses in the video.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good idea

[@jamesfbowes]

A great video and thank you for confirming what I thought. Regular hybrids are still a worthwhile purchase today. Obviously model and driving habits permitted.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hybrid is the route we should be going rather than full EV's

[@jamesfbowes]

Until we can produce Hydrogen cleanly...

[@UnseenSpirit]

@@HighPeakAutos I agree. Until an EV can give at least 500 miles range and charge in under 10 mins to full, then it just doesn't work for some of us. Why? Because we need compromise for the "savings".

[@Conservator.]

@@UnseenSpirit 500 miles and charging in 10 minutes is applying ICE habits to EVs. I sincerely hope that you won’t drive 500 miles without taking a break or two. Therefore a 300 miles range should be more than enough. How many miles do you regularly drive on one day? That’s the range that you’d really need. EVs should be charged at or near home at night (and slowly to save the battery). If your occasional destination is over half the range, then you’d want to charge at (or near) your destination. Fast charging should only be necessary on long trips (e.g. holiday).

[@UnseenSpirit]

@@Conservator. ICE habit yes, but also convenience. I don't drive anywhere near 300 miles a day, it is 78 miles a day. A tank of 40 litres in my prius gives me a range of 550 or so miles in winter and 600 or so in summer. More if I stayed under 70. I fuel up when I hit 100 miles left of range. It is a habit from anxiety I suppose. I have the same when I hit 20 percent on my phone. I also need to be very early at work for when I take my train out of the depot or take over one due to this anxiety haha. I do plenty of air bnb trips and love that it's a hatchback that is reliable. I can fit 2 Brompton bikes in with luggage and food etc easily. My vehicle is used for everything. Ikea trips where I've fit a 220 cm cupboard (flat pack) to dumping lots of things to a recycling centre from a washing machine to a broken up shed. My wife is a keen gardener so every year we get over a ton of compost and lots of plants. It fits my fishing rods and gear comfortably and golf clubs and bag. Again the prius can't be faulted on how useful it is. Yes it's ugly and slow but also cost per mile (including in repairs and maintenance) is exceptional. I am a rail worker who requires my vehicle to get into work and home (because I can start at 04:30 am or finish at 01:58 am) so reliability is vital. 300 mile range is possible I believe in an EV but in the real world, having spoke to many EV drivers, what is claimed can be off by around about 10 to 15 percent off. My prius is slow, but I may or may not hit 95 mph when the roads or quiet. So, yes 500 miles range and fast charging is vital for me. Why? Because it is what I have now (well I have more range and fuel up in under 3 minutes (I've timed it and fuel up at quiet times since I start or finish late) using a station that has cars payments at the pump) I don't have a fast charger near me (closes is 20 miles). I could install a charger on my property and drive way, but I believe a 3 pin charging speed at home in the UK is quite slow. Will it charge 78 miles that I do a day over night? Probably but I need to do more research. So, 300 miles if it was a real world range would give me over 3 trips to work and back. 600 miles gives me over 7 trips to work and back. 500 miles would give me 6 trips exactly. Then there is the cost. A M3 is an efficient vehicle but I have a hatch which is so useful for my lifestyle. I'd have to get a Model Y but that costs around £60k... I have looked at other EV's too such as the Ev6 but that's around about £50k. It's a big expense if I was to get a new EV with good range and a hatchback and I'm earning a decent salary too. So, I've done my research. Why would I compromise myself by having less range? I don't want to wait 30 minutes or more to charge a vehicle if I'm on a air bnb or fishing road trip road trip. So for me, until an EV meets what I want, then my next car may very well be another prius which has been superb for my needs. However my 2009 car has been so faultless that I suspect it may very well last many more years (many do 300k miles hence why they are so popular for uber drivers).

[@gib321]

Did you ask your Mam what she would like. After all, Mother knows best!...... I hope she keeps the Lexus.

[@daveblack5109]

I took an Nx for a test drive when they launched. I thought it looked fab, the fit and finish was excellent and the ride compliant but not wandering about... But CVT!! I'm sorry but i couldn't et passed it sounding like a car with a slipping clutch it was bloody awful. Bought a Macan 3.0L diesel with the (then new) auto box and keyless go etc. Great car, fast, good on fuel but not as comfortable as the NX... If it had a proper auto box I would have taken it no question. PS did alright on selling the Macan after 2 years as well. The 2L petrol ones... not so great.

[@dimuthujayawardana61]

What was the cost of depreciation?

[@daydreamer2077]

hi matt, been watching for a while and just subscribed , i will come and see you when i am upgrading my range rover for a newer one ,

[@greymark420]

In terms of reliability there is no comparison between a Range Rover and a Lexus. Also as you pointed out Matt, build quality far superior in a Lexus.

[@johnhodgkinson7147]

Matt, can I recommend lex-tek autos at Wales, near Beighton and Killarmarsh. What they don't know about Lexus cars ain't worth knowing!!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@davidbusch8912]

That year went by very quickly

[@paulsheehan2998]

I love these I'd just never be bothered about owning one.

[@Ballterra]

Yes the internet is a fickle thing. Just my humble opinion.. BUT I think you did the right thing by your Mum it will be hard to replace the Lexus. I’m very biased I really do like the brand from a hater to a convert (long story) though of course like any car not infallible.

[@davewatts7444]

I did concider the evoqe but not now, my e class coupe has averaged 40+ miles per gallon over the last 3 years its only drawback is how low it is, maybe that allroad is the answer, but not a SUV although the Skoda kamaq looks OK

[@19ik12]

Please, do try one of the few Chinese EVs! They seem too good to be true. Keep up the good work

[@GlenWright86]

The ora good cat looks amazing!

[@josephgittos3787]

How about the BMWi3 yes it looks are different but to me its aged very well. I do like the Lexus probably the only car I would really consider to replace my evoque

[@mussegt]

And most important Mom loves it.

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Big up from Scotland 👍

[@megapangolin1093]

As always, fascinating video of a "normal" car, much appreciated. Totally supports my view though, that LR products are just money pits and no sensible 7K miles/yr person (ie one that isn't a brand maniac) would buy any of them. The Lexus is always going to be the best and most reliable (don't forget it is your mum- how could you let her out on dark cold nights in an Evoke, knowing that they are the most unreliable brand in the UK!). If your mum does 7K/yr mainly on her own or with a friend then a Toyota Yaris hybrid is all she needs. But better still don't buy a hybrid, they are just for fashion junkies with a guilt complex, get a Skoda Karoq/Kamiq, then work out how much per mile her running costs would be, these are real cars for real people....

[@jjll9244]

Best under £20k BEV? Renault Zoe, had one for 3 years and has excellent range relative to the battery size. Higher spec examples (leather, heated seats etc.) are reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend

[@PFL44]

You forgot to include insurance costs and devaluation. I doubt it would change the result much though.

[@doru10922]

You forgot the insurance cost for both

[@solefreak2]

Using the same calc for my mk3 Skoda Octavia VRS diesel, I'm averaging £0.15/mile. Of course that is not taking into account money spent on servicing or mot, just fuelling the car. I'm averaging 46.6 mpg according to Fuelly app from March this year up until now.