With READY illuminated, press the EV drive mode switch and confirm its indicator; press again to return to normal hybrid operation.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The official 2025 RX 350h/RX 500h manual labels this EV drive mode specifically for RX 350h. Lexus describes possible travel as a few hundred meters to about 0.6 mile depending on battery and conditions.
- Retail trim / version
- RX 350h, RX 350h only
- Required equipment / service
- RX 350h hybrid system and EV drive mode switch
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Published availability and qualifications
The official 2025 RX 350h/RX 500h manual labels this EV drive mode specifically for RX 350h. Lexus describes possible travel as a few hundred meters to about 0.6 mile depending on battery and conditions.
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Step by step.
- 01
Start the RX 350h hybrid system and wait for the READY indicator.
- 02
If the engine is still cold, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts its warm-up cycle.
- 03
Confirm the EV drive mode indicator and drive gently at low speed and low accelerator demand.
- 04
Press the switch again for normal hybrid driving, or continue normally if the system automatically starts the engine.
Important limits
- This guide does not apply to RX 500h or RX 450h+ operating modes.
- EV mode can be refused or canceled for hybrid-system temperature, engine warm-up, low battery, high speed, firm acceleration, hills or windshield-defogger use.
Quick checks.
- ✓If EV Mode Unavailable appears, use the reason shown on the display and retry after charge, temperature, speed or accelerator demand changes.
- ✓If the mode cancels, continue in normal hybrid operation; repeated forced use can reduce rather than improve fuel economy.
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2025 Lexus RX 350h/RX 500h Owner's Manual — RX 350h EV Drive Mode
Relevant section or page: Pages 204–205. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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