2026 Lexus RZ Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Key Features
- Starting at $47,295 MSRP*
- Choice of three fully electric drivetrains, standard FWD with 221 horsepower, available AWD with 308 horsepower, or available 402-horsepower F Sport AWD
- Standard Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
- Bi-LED headlamps and daytime running lights
- Available Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
- Lexus Interface with 14-in multimedia touchscreen display
- Available Panoramic View Monitor
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
- Available Dynamic Sky™ panorama glass roof
- Available Mark Levinson® 13-speaker, 12-channel 1,800-watt Premium Surround Sound
About The Lexus RZ
The RZ is the first pure electric vehicle to be offered by Lexus, a compact SUV that brings signature Lexus driving dynamics and luxury to the world of electric vehicles. The powerful electric drivetrain includes an available dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration, making for a vehicle that’s quite a bit quicker than you might expect from a compact SUV, while delivering the confident and comfortable ride quality you expect from Lexus. The body hints at the future of Lexus design, with the Spindle Grille featured on gasoline-powered Lexus vehicles being replaced by a Spindle Body, which sets a new standard for aerodynamics and aesthetics in EVs. Inside, you’ll find a luxury cabin, complete with premium materials, impressive technology, and luxury comfort levels to make every trip more enjoyable.
What the Critics Say
"Comfort is why you buy a Lexus RZ. With phenomenal ride quality and exceptional sound insulation, the RZ is the most comfortable option among its closest rivals. Lexus tuned the suspension to eat up bumps in the road without issue and without a fancy electronically adjustable suspension." — Edmunds
"Lexus' first dedicated electric vehicle upholds the expectations of the brand—with some surprises. The new RZ looks like a Lexus, and feels like one too with its smooth ride, quiet cabin, and premium materials. Yet its dual-motor powertrain can deliver brisk acceleration quite unlike the automaker's typically demure crossovers." — MotorTrend
What's New For 2026
The all-electric drivetrain in the RZ has been completely re-engineered for 2026, adding more power and more range. So significant are the changes that much of the trim lineup has been reworked. The 300e has been replaced by the 350e, which comes with 20 more horsepower and 35 more miles of range than the trim it replaces. The 450e still produces 308 horsepower, but range has dramatically improved, totalling 264 miles. There is also a new and even more powerful top trim, the 550e F Sport, which comes with 402 horsepower.
Lexus RZ Features
Electric Performance
There are three different drivetrain options for the RZ. The standard option is a single-motor front-wheel drive configuration that produces 221 horsepower and has a range of 301 miles. The next is a dual-motor setup that comes with all-wheel drive and a combined 308 horsepower, with a range of 264 miles. Sitting at the top of the lineup is an AWD drivetrain that delivers 402 horsepower with 229 miles of range. That’s enough power for this top trim to go from 0 to 60 in just 4.1 seconds. The RZ can charge at public DC fast charging stations, and doing so will add three miles worth of charge for every minute of charging.
Luxury Interior
For Lexus, the quiet of an electric vehicle is a luxury feature, and the cabin of the RZ is designed to offer a serene experience that highlights this quiet. RZ buyers have a choice of soft-touch materials for the upholstery, either NuLuxe® or Ultrasuede®. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel come standard, which isn’t always the case with compact SUVs, even from luxury brands. In fact, the RZ takes it a step further, with available heated rear outboard seats and a radiant front knee heater. The available panoramic glass roof lets you enjoy an open feeling with lots of natural light, and the available Dynamic Sky™ feature allows you to turn it opaque with the touch of a button. The large 14-inch infotainment display gives drivers access to standard wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. It’s also what allows the RZ interior to offer a middle ground between a mess of buttons everywhere and the starkly minimalist interiors you see in some EVs. The RZ eliminates clutter without sacrificing functionality, an important balance that a lot of luxury vehicles don’t manage to achieve.
Exceptional Safety
Lexus has a stellar safety record, and the RZ continues that tradition. The RZ comes with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard equipment, a suite of safety technologies that include things like All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Intelligent High Beams. In addition, more conventional safety systems are in place, like the nine airbags throughout the cabin, and an available head-up display to help you keep your eyes on the road.
Trims & Specs
RZ 350e
Starting at $47,295 MSRP*
- Fully electric drivetrain producing 221 horsepower
- Front-wheel drive
- 14-inch touchscreen display
- Heated steering wheel and front NuLuxe®-trimmed seats
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
RZ 350e Premium
Starting at $49,495 MSRP*
- Panorama glass roof
- Door trim Shadow Illumination
- Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
- Panoramic View Monitor
RZ 450e
Starting at $50,795 MSRP*
- Fully electric drivetrain producing 308 horsepower and 321 lb-ft of torque
- Direct4 all-wheel drive system
- 14-inch touchscreen display
- Heated steering wheel and front NuLuxe®-trimmed seats
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
RZ 450e Premium
Starting at $52,995 MSRP*
- Door trim Shadow Illumination
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
- Lexus Interface with 14-in multimedia touchscreen display
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
RZ 450e Luxury
Starting at $58,295 MSRP*
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Tsuyasumi interior trim
- Multicolor ambient lighting with Shadow Illumination
- 20-in split-10-spoke alloy wheels with Black and machined finish
- Mark Levinson® 13-speaker, 12-channel 1,800-watt Premium Surround Sound
RZ 550e F SPORT
Starting at $58,295 MSRP*
- Fully electric drivetrain producing 402 horsepower
- 20-in alloy wheels with aero covers
- M Mode with virtual 8-speed gears
- Thematic Ambient Illumination with Animated Door Trim Shadow Illumination
- Black Ultrasuede®–trimmed* interior
- F SPORT–exclusive rear spoiler, front and rear bumper moldings, and front grille
*Starting MSRP includes the Delivery, Processing and Handling fee (DPH), which is subject to change at any time. Excludes manufacturer and dealer options, taxes, title and license, and dealer fees and charges. Dealer price will vary.