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12 hours ago, PaulWhitt20 said:

On sunny days the battery is charged to 100% then any excess is fed back to the grid at 15p per kw hr.

Hopefully you charge to 100% overnight so you can start exporting immediately 😉 

18 minutes ago, Harry Wright said:

I read somewhere that a Tesla on was going to be released some time this year now that would make it absolute you can get charged every where

Highly unlikely. They have produced an adapter that goes the other way and they have a new charger that allows non-Telsas in the US to use the superchargers but that is for CCS 1 that is used by many EVs in the US, not Chademo.

Those adapters are quite new, expensive and not fully compatible with all chargers. Certainly something worth considering as Chademo gets phased out but you shouldn't need one currently as there are plenty of chargers around in Europe - just plan your route.

The very best tariffs will want to control charing times, hence they need a smart wall charger they have tested.

You may have to settle for a standard overnight tariff if you don't want to change your charger - e.g. Octopus Go rather than IntelligentOctopus Go.

To get the best saving you would want to shift some of your non-EV electricity usage - e.g. setting washing machine and dishwasher to run overnight on the cheap rate. If you aren't doing many miles then the higher daytime rate might mean you are better off staying on a standard tariff.

1 minute ago, NemesisUK said:

Just because it's Auto Windscreens doesn't mean it won't be a genuine Lexus branded screen.

When I had the screen replaced in my RC it had to come from the Lexus.eu as there were no pattern screens in the UK. Took a couple of weeks to arrive..

This is true but I suspect the UX sells in sufficient quantities for in-region companies to produce replacements (even Lexus might source within Europe (with Lexus markings added)).

Personally I've never had an issue with a third party screen - normally always produced to OEM spec. as there are very few producers for screens worldwide. Just need to make sure it is the same spec (i.e. HUD or not, DAB or not, tinting the same colour, acoustic etc. etc.).

Split into new thread.

Any water in the light cluster? That is typically the cause of lights coming on with others.

5 hours ago, TonyElyod said:

Connect Negative to Earth of car and NOT to Negative of  battery.

You can do allsorts of internal damage

Doing so is recommended to minimise the risk of igniting any hydrogen that may be produced from the Battery. Makes no difference otherwise. 

Multiple cylinder misfires is typically (but not always) caused by a fuelling issue, especially if it occurs when you put your foot down and therefore demand more fuel. Check fuel pressure and get the injectors tested (don't just randomly replace items) for leaks and spray pattern.

Welcome Ali 🙂 

28 minutes ago, Bezzer said:

No it's not. A heat shield doesn't affect body structure or rigidity so doesn't matter if it's there or not. Many eventually loosen and start rattling then get removed as one on my old Rav did, not a problem.

Nothing to do with rigidity - it is to do with fire risk, in which case it is a failure. How an MOT tester knows there was a shield fitted as standard and that without one there is an actual fire risk is debatable and therefore you are likely to get away with it.

On 6/27/2024 at 12:18 PM, Calba1263 said:

Interesting - any idea why there's a difference?

You get slightly better boot space with the Lithium Ion pack which might be more important for the US market but I think it is really just diversification of supply chain. It's been the same in the past with the Prius and other models where some countries get one Battery chemistry to others.

12 hours ago, steve2006 said:

Probably because Aviva only increased their profits by 9% and gave an 8% share dividend but still increased your premium double that amount!

 

Not to defend an insurance company but Aviva is much more than a domestic insurance company, their profits come from multiple revenue streams. The insurance element may or may not have been profitable. 
 

The divided was increased by 8%, not that the annual yield is 8 percent.  

6 hours ago, Tickedon said:

It also shows a 215hp vs the 178hp on UK ES with the nickel-metal hydride battery… so potentially there is a change in the hybrid system coming for the car next year? 

That’s just total system vs engine power. 
 

The ES300h in North America has used a Lithium Ion Battery for years, compared to the NiMH one we get in the UK. 

Just remember that brochure is for the MY16 face-lift model and so might not be entirely accurate for a 14/15 plate car.

No air suspension on any GS. 

8 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

But not the attempt?

If they are all recalled then attempts should stop as the thieves will know it is no longer an easy touch. 

1 hour ago, larryadler said:

I attempted to phone Lexus Birmingham, but the calls are all diverted to Milton Keynes I believe, then they contact the dealer, and you become the piggy in the middle.

That's the franchisee rather than the manufacturer, Steven Eagell in this case who owns both Birmingham and MK, cutting costs by having centralised call management - others, Inchcape for example, do that too.

If the vehicle is under 3 years old, and still under manufacturer's warranty then you would be able to get it replaced. It isn't covered under Relax warranty so your only chance is a goodwill gesture from Lexus GB.

2 hours ago, Chris111 said:

HUD was only available with the Premier trim but although it is a standard feature on the facelift model (introduced in autumn 2015 according to the Lexus media site) I'm not sure if it was a standard feature or an optional extra on the pre-facelift model. Hopefully someone else can clarify.

It was standard on the GS300h Premier pre-facelift. On the GS450h it was only standard/available in 2014 along with the introduction of the GS300h, before then it wasn't available even as an option.

On 6/21/2024 at 9:14 PM, Jean33 said:

or are we stuck with the online 676 page manual only?

you can download the pdf, which then makes it far easier to search for something.

I think you have summed it up correctly. Your decision is essentially saloon vs SUV more than anything else and that is a personal choice.

The ES might look better value for money because it has depreciated more but that is likely to continue which you might want to factor into your decision.

2 hours ago, TheHairyBeast said:

Would 42k miles on a 2017 be considered high mileage? Even it being a Lexus? 

 

Whilst many F vehicles have low mileage as they are being used as a weekend car, it is perfectly fine to be used as a daily driver so no, 42k miles isn't high. The Lexus Relax warranty is good for 100k miles/10 years so provided you have Lexus dealer service history there is little to worry about mechanically. 

3 hours ago, 78csj said:

I don't have a front camera

All series II NXs have a front camera as part of the safety system fitted as standard.

11 hours ago, BarnsleyStag said:

Another question - is cruise control standard on all 2020 ES 300h models? I.e. will this one have it?

Yes, all grades have dynamic cruise control.

10 hours ago, Srishail Kumar said:

My 2020 UX 250h fsport seems to be a stiff ride so wondering if changing these settings will help.

If you find the ride too stiff in the Normal drive mode then unfortunately you cannot do anything about it, you can only make it stiffer with customisation as both Eco and Normal use the softest suspension setting.