Electrified vehicles in the metro are now exempted from number coding. This is the latest development according to the implementing rules and regulations of the newly passed Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act law, stating all electrified vehicles or battery electric vehicles (fully electric), hybrid vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will not be apprehended during number coding days by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

Aside from this, the law has already provided certain tax exemptions and several non-fiscal incentives for distributors and buyers of EVs. Hence, these vehicles are free from certain import and excise taxes, lowering their prices to make them more appealing to the buying public.

Lexus EVs
Now, this makes driving an electrified vehicle the more practical choice these days. One of the luxury brands offering these kinds of vehicles is Lexus. Driving one has many benefits, like reducing carbon emissions, being fuel efficient, and now being exempted from number coding in Greater Metro Manila.

Lexus continues to be driven in offering its customers with hybrid electric vehicles that provide comfort, practicality, and sustainability which, because of the new law, you can now use daily.

Each feature hybrid technologies which are a result of genuine and ongoing concern for the harmful effect vehicle emissions can have on the environment while simultaneously enhancing personal mobility.

Few of the electrified vehicles the brand offers are the following:

The UX, showcasing Lexus' innovative design, luxury features, and advanced safety, is a package that combines charismatic styling elements and an ultra-efficient powertrain. These features — which draw from a vibrant Japanese heritage — are proudly built and engineered by master craftsmen. It is available in the UX 250h F Sport and UX 200h.

Another is the hybrid Lexus NX 350h Premier and NX 350h Executive, powered by a powerful engine with a high-output electric motor, and uses a control logic exclusive to Lexus to achieve an optimized balance of acceleration performance and reduced fuel consumption.

Meanwhile, the IS 300h sport sedan was born and bred at the Shimoyama Technical Center Test Track — where the toughest and most challenging roads in the world have been recreated. Under the svelte and sculpted lines of the IS 300h is a powerful-yet-efficient hybrid drivetrain. It is powered by a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder mated to a Lexus E-CVT intelligent transmission for optimum efficiency in every driving condition. It is available in IS300H Executive and IS300H Premier variants.

Other Lexus hybrids are the ES 300h Executive ES 300h Luxury, RX 450h and the LS 500h flagship model, equipped with the new Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, a technology that transforms the performance and driver appeal of hybrids, providing improved responsiveness and more rewarding, linear acceleration, particularly when moving off from stationary.