The cabin space of the UX300e looks high-end with its quality finish and soft touchpoints. All of the panels in the door and dashboard fit snugly together.

There are two feature accented trims to choose from, a black synthetic leather or a black ‘Washi’ (inspired by a type of traditional handmade Japanese paper) that softens the interior’s overall look.

The technology has been retooled and the dashboard is now headlined by the new 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system, which replaces the 10.3-inch touchpad system from the previous model. The dashboard on a whole looks quite busy with all of the cutaways and knobs but the understated trims re-establish the premium feel.

Both variants share the same motor and have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 7.5-seconds and a top speed of 160km/h.

There are only two models for the UX300e and most of the standard features are pretty much shared across both variants.

Those accessories include 17-inch alloy wheels, a tyre repair kit, an AC Type 2 charging cable, a GPO (General Purpose Outlet) charging cable, acoustic windshield glass, a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel, 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system, four cupholders, two drink bottle holders, dual-zone climate control, leather-accented steering wheel, heated steering wheel, reversing camera, handsfree powered tailgate, keyless entry, push-button start, wireless charging pad, Mark Levinson premium sound system with 13 speakers, as well as, front and rear parking sensors.

The UX300e has a fully electric powertrain with a 72.8kWh lithium-ion battery that’s located on the front axle. The power and torque remain unchanged at 150kW and 300Nm.

Unlike some of its rivals, the UX300e only sports a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

Just like its fuel-based siblings, the UX300e is available with five seats in a 2/3 configuration. The rear seats feature a 60/40 split and a fold-down armrest with two cupholders.

White or black synthetic leather is available as standard trim options on the Luxury grades, while the Sports Luxury grade enjoys perforated and quilted leather-accented trims in four colour-way options – 'White Ash', 'Rich Cream', black or 'Hazel' (tan for the layman).

A 10-way electric driver’s seat comes standard, as does an eight-way electric front passenger seat. Both front seats sport premium features like heat and ventilation functions and the rear outboard seats also have heat functionality.