Yes. The Lexus UX 300e can use the Longood CCS2 to CHAdeMO adapter sold by Autonlaturit.com.
The adapter has been tested with the UX 300e and allows the car to charge from compatible European CCS2 DC fast chargers.
Which Lexus UX 300e models are compatible?
Autonlaturit.com lists the Lexus UX 300e as a confirmed compatible model without limiting compatibility to a particular battery version.
The original UX 300e had a 54.3 kWh battery. Lexus later replaced it with a 72.8 kWh battery, increasing the official WLTP range to as much as 450 kilometres.
Both versions use CHAdeMO for DC fast charging in Europe.
What does the adapter do?
The UX 300e normally uses its CHAdeMO inlet for DC fast charging.
The adapter connects the car’s CHAdeMO inlet to a CCS2 charging cable. Its electronics manage communication between the CCS charger and the vehicle.
The adapter does not modify the car or bypass its charging controls. The UX 300e continues to determine how much power it accepts.
Does the adapter increase charging speed?
Not automatically.
Connecting the UX 300e to a high-power CCS charger does not make the car charge at the full output of that charger.
The car’s charging system, battery temperature and state of charge still control the charging speed. Lexus states that the updated UX 300e can charge to 80 per cent in approximately 80 minutes under its specified DC charging conditions.
The main benefit of the adapter is access to more charging locations, not a large increase in the car’s maximum charging power.
Why is the adapter useful for the UX 300e?
The UX 300e is a modern electric car, but its CHAdeMO connection can restrict the choice of public fast chargers.
Most new European fast-charging infrastructure is built around CCS2. Some charging locations still offer CHAdeMO, while others have several CCS connectors and no CHAdeMO option.
The adapter allows the UX 300e to use compatible CCS2 chargers. This gives the driver more possible charging stops and more backup options when travelling.
It can be particularly useful on unfamiliar routes or at charging hubs where only one CHAdeMO connector is available.
Does the adapter replace the normal charging cable?
No.
The CCS to CHAdeMO adapter is only used for DC fast charging.
Normal AC charging remains unchanged. The UX 300e has a separate AC charging port for home chargers, workplace chargers and public AC charging points. Lexus states that the car has separate ports for AC and DC charging.
The adapter cannot be used with a Type 2 AC cable.
Can it be used with every CCS charger?
The Longood adapter has been tested with several widely used CCS charger manufacturers and networks, including ABB, Kempower, Ionity, Tritium and Alpitronic.
Compatibility issues can still occur at individual chargers because charging stations may use different hardware and software versions.
The adapter’s firmware can be updated through USB. Autonlaturit.com includes the required update cable and USB drive with the adapter.
Test the adapter at a nearby charger before relying on it during a longer journey.
Is the adapter useful if you mainly charge at home?
It depends on how often you use public DC charging.
An owner who charges almost entirely at home and rarely drives beyond the car’s range may use the adapter infrequently.
It becomes more useful when the car is used for longer journeys, public charging or travel through areas with limited CHAdeMO availability.
The adapter can also serve as a backup when a CHAdeMO charger is occupied or unavailable.
Should a Lexus UX 300e owner buy one?
The adapter is most useful when CHAdeMO availability is limiting where the car can be charged.
The UX 300e may still have enough range and battery capacity for the owner’s needs. In that case, adding access to CCS2 chargers can be more practical than replacing the car because of its charging connector.
The adapter does not increase the battery capacity, driving range or maximum charging capability of the UX 300e.
It gives the car more places to fast charge.
Bottom line
The Lexus UX 300e can use the Longood CCS2 to CHAdeMO adapter.
The adapter has been tested with the car and allows it to use compatible European CCS2 fast chargers.
Charging speed remains limited by the UX 300e itself. The main benefit is wider access to public fast charging.
