Lexus LFA electric supercar prototype debuts at Goodwood with simulated V-8 sound

Toyota's luxury brand unveiled a working prototype of the all-electric Lexus LFA at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, featuring a low-slung design and artificial V-8 engine noise. The supercar is being developed alongside Toyota's GR GT and GR GT3 race cars, sharing most structural components but replacing the combustion engine with a battery electric powertrain. Toyota expects the LFA to be the first vehicle equipped with its solid-state batteries, targeting practical use around 2028, though the company has repeatedly delayed this technology over recent years.

Why it matters: If Toyota delivers on solid-state batteries by 2028, the technology could reshape EV charging infrastructure requirements with faster charging speeds and higher energy density, potentially reducing dwell times at charging sites. The repeated delays highlight ongoing uncertainty around next-generation battery timelines that CPOs and site hosts must factor into long-term infrastructure planning.