What is the range of Lexus RX 350h?
The RX 350h does not have an electric-only range because it is a non-plug-in hybrid. Its overall range is determined by fuel economy and the size of the fuel tank, typically letting you travel roughly 500–650 miles on a full tank depending on driving conditions.
To understand the range in more detail, this article outlines the vehicle’s efficiency figures and the practical distance you can expect between refuels based on recent model-year specifications and drivetrain configurations.
EPA fuel-economy estimates for the RX 350h
Before the numbers, this list shows typical efficiency ranges for common configurations to illustrate how far the car can go on a gallon of fuel in mixed driving.
- Front-wheel drive (FWD): EPA-estimated around 39 mpg combined, commonly cited as about 39 mpg city and 37 mpg highway for recent model years.
- All-wheel drive (AWD): EPA-estimated around 37 mpg combined, typically about 37 mpg city and 35–36 mpg highway in recent years.
These figures reflect mixed driving and can vary with load, weather, and tires. Real-world mileage often lands a bit below highway numbers and above city numbers, affecting total range.
Practical range based on fuel tank capacity
To translate mpg into miles, you multiply by the fuel tank capacity. The RX 350h uses a fuel tank of roughly 17.0–17.2 gallons depending on year and trim.
- Fuel tank capacity: about 17.0–17.2 gallons (model-year dependent).
- Estimated range (combined mpg): with ~38 mpg combined for FWD, you can expect roughly 646 miles on a full tank; with ~37 mpg combined for AWD, roughly 631 miles.
In practice, many drivers report real-world ranges in the mid-500s to around 650 miles on a full tank, depending on the mix of city and highway driving and how the hybrid system operates in real time.
Notes on range and charging
It is important to emphasize that the RX 350h does not offer plug-in charging or an electric-only segment. The vehicle uses the battery to support the gasoline engine for efficiency, but there is no fixed electric range to plan around. Battery charging occurs during operation and through regenerative braking.
Summary
The RX 350h prioritizes efficient hybrid operation over electric-only driving, so its "range" is a function of fuel economy and fuel capacity rather than a fixed battery range. Expect roughly 38 mpg combined and about 600–650 miles per full tank in favorable conditions, with real-world results varying by driving style and conditions.
