Lexus unveiled the redesigned 2027 NX on Tuesday, confirming that every version of the vehicle will now carry some form of electrification. The move places the NX fully in line with Lexus’s broader strategy of pairing traditional hybrid technology with plug-in options rather than leaping straight to a battery-electric-only lineup, at least for this segment. Buyers will choose between a standard hybrid electric vehicle, badged 350h, and a plug-in hybrid, badged 450h+, across four trim levels: Premium, Premium+, F Sport and Luxury. A Battery Built for Real-World Range The headline change sits under the floor of the plug-in model. Lexus says the 450h+ now uses a newly developed lithium-ion battery pack delivering an 8 percent increase in output and a 30 percent jump in capacity compared with the outgoing generation, with an estimated range of more than 40 miles on electricity alone for select grades, according to the automaker. That figure comes from Lexus’s own testing; official EPA ratings will follow closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date. Engineers also changed how the battery physically sits in the car, shifting the cell layout from a longitudinal to a transverse arrangement. Lexus says this increases lateral rigidity across the body while lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity, a detail that speaks to how much of this redesign is really about handling rather than just electric range. Plug-in models now come standard with DC fast charging and a powered charge port door, addressing what had been a notable gap for owners who wanted quicker top-ups away from home. Compact Motors, Silicon Carbide Electronics Both powertrains benefit from a new e-Axle assembly that integrates the transaxle, motor and power control unit into a single, more compact package. Lexus attributes part of the efficiency gain to the adoption of silicon carbide semiconductors in the inverter,