Lexus Revives the LFA Name with a Bold All-Electric Vision
So, let me walk you through what’s happening with this newly revealed Lexus LFA Concept, because it’s one of the biggest signals yet of where Toyota and Lexus plan to go in the high-performance world. What we’re seeing now is essentially the evolution of what Lexus had previously shown as the Lexus Sport Concept—except this time the company is openly calling it the LFA Concept, and it’s officially going all-electric. That alone marks a huge shift from the legendary V-10 supercar that made the original LFA so iconic.
This updated concept was unveiled in Woven City, Japan, alongside two major GAZOO Racing projects: the GR GT and the race-focused GR GT3. All three models are being developed in parallel, and that shared development is shaping the LFA Concept in some very interesting ways. According to Lexus, the goal is to preserve the craftsmanship, engineering skill, and performance-first philosophy that defined cars like the 2000GT and the first LFA, but now translate all of that into an electric era.
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The LFA Concept is built around three big priorities: keeping the center of gravity low, pairing low mass with extremely high body rigidity, and pushing aerodynamic performance even further. To make that possible, Toyota developed its first high-rigidity all-aluminum spaceframe—something the LFA Concept shares with both GR GT siblings. That platform alone hints at the performance intent behind this EV, even before we get to the battery tech.
And while Lexus didn’t reveal battery size or chemistry, rumors continue to point toward Toyota’s advances in solid-state batteries. If those rumors prove true, this LFA Concept could become the perfect showcase for that technology. It’s assumed that the pack will sit low in the floor, the same way most EVs are packaged today, although Lexus admits that it’s also trying to avoid the elevated seating position that typically comes with a skateboard-style chassis. That means the internal layout is being pushed in a new direction to keep the driving position as immersive and performance-oriented as possible.
Design-wise, the car still strongly resembles the Sport Concept we’ve already seen at shows like Pebble Beach and the Japan Mobility Show. But now Lexus is framing it as the spiritual successor to the original LFA, with proportions that feel timeless and a sculpted, flowing silhouette that contrasts sharply with the harder edges of the GR GT and GT3. It’s a classic two-seat layout with sleek coupe proportions—long nose, low roof, wide stance—that Lexus describes as a universal sports-car shape meant to resonate across eras.
Inside, the theme is “Discover Immersion.” Everything is centered on the driver with a clean, minimalist layout. Even the unusual yoke-style steering setup is meant to minimize re-gripping and allow controls to be operated by touch alone.
When this car first appeared as a concept, many expected a plug-in hybrid replacement for the LC500. Now Lexus has made it clear: this is the new LFA, and it’s going fully electric. As more details emerge about the powertrain and battery technology, this concept is shaping up to be one of the brand’s boldest moves yet.
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