Lexus GX and TX: New EVs and Comparisons.
The new Lexus GX SUV's ladder frame platform could also be used for future EVs with modifications, according to Lexus Chief Engineer Koji Tsukaski. The body-on-frame design provides flexibility in battery pack placement and weight distribution, allowing for different drivetrain configurations. The platform is expected to have a long life cycle and can underpin other vehicles, including trucks and large SUVs. The combination of flexibility and longevity should allow Lexus to continue refining its mobility strategy ahead of future all-electric mandates in Europe and several US states.