Lexus RZ: Electric SUV Price, Range and Specs

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The Lexus RZ is Lexus's battery-electric compact SUV. The 2027 RZ costs $47,495 to $58,770 including $1,395 delivery. It comes as the 221-hp RZ 350e FWD, 308-hp RZ 450e AWD or 402-hp RZ 550e F SPORT AWD. EPA rates the 2026 RZ 350e with 18-inch wheels at 301 miles of range.

Type: Two-row compact battery-electric luxury SUV
Price (MSRP): $46,100–$57,375 (2027 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (DPH); $47,495–$58,770 including DPH. RZ 350e to RZ 550e F SPORT AWD[1]
Powertrains: RZ 350e, RZ 450e, RZ 550e F SPORT · 221–402 hp
Current generation: First generation (RZ 450e, RZ 300e, RZ 350e, RZ 550e), 2023–present

2027 Lexus RZ price and trims

The RZ is Lexus's first purpose-built battery-electric vehicle, launched for 2023 and built at Toyota's Motomachi plant in Japan. Lexus overhauled it for 2026 with more motor output, longer range and the new RZ 550e F SPORT. The 2027 RZ keeps three powertrains and is expected at dealers early next year.[7][8]

Lexus RZ trims with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
Trim	MSRP (2027)	Powertrain
RZ 350e	$46,100excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $47,495 with DPH	Front electric motor (221 hp), FWD[7]
RZ 350e Premium	$48,575excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $49,970 with DPH	Front electric motor (221 hp), FWD[7]
RZ 450e AWD	$49,600excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $50,995 with DPH	Dual electric motors (308 hp), DIRECT4 AWD[7]
RZ 450e Premium AWD	$52,075excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $53,470 with DPH	Dual electric motors (308 hp), DIRECT4 AWD[7]
RZ 450e Luxury AWD	$57,100excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $58,495 with DPH	Dual electric motors (308 hp), DIRECT4 AWD[7]
RZ 550e F SPORT AWD	$57,375excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $58,770 with DPH	Dual high-output electric motors (402 hp), DIRECT4 AWD[7]

Every RZ trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Lexus RZ engines, horsepower and mpg

EPA figures are MPGe (city/highway/combined) for the 2026 RZ, since 2027 EPA ratings weren't published yet. RZ 350e and RZ 450e figures are for 18-inch wheels. With 20-inch wheels, EPA rates the RZ 350e at 120 MPGe combined and the RZ 450e at 108 or 95 MPGe combined depending on tires.

Lexus RZ powertrains with Lexus-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
Version	Engine	Horsepower	Torque (lb-ft)	Transmission	Drive	EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
RZ 350eBase, Premium	Single front electric motor, 74.69-kWh battery[1][2][3]	221	—	Single-speed (EPA: A1)	Front-wheel drive	136/115/1262026 MY[3]
RZ 450eBase, Premium, Luxury	Dual electric motors, 74.69-kWh battery[1][2][3]	308	—	Single-speed (EPA: A1)	All-wheel drive (DIRECT4)	120/100/1102026 MY[3]
RZ 550e F SPORTF SPORT	Dual higher-output electric motors, 76.96-kWh battery[1][2][3]	402	—	Single-speed with simulated 8-speed M Mode	All-wheel drive (DIRECT4)	102/88/952026 MY[3]

Output is as rated by Lexus; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Lexus RZ range (EPA)

EPA ratings for the 2026 RZ give the RZ 350e FWD 301 miles of range on 18-inch wheels and 284 miles on 20-inch wheels. The RZ 450e AWD gets 264 miles on 18-inch wheels and 257 or 228 miles on 20-inch wheels, depending on the tire combination. The RZ 550e F SPORT AWD is rated at 229 miles.

Lexus's own estimates for the 2027 RZ are 301 miles (RZ 350e, 18-inch wheels), 260 miles (RZ 450e, 18-inch wheels) and about 229 miles (RZ 550e F SPORT, 20-inch wheels). The original 2023 RZ 450e was EPA-rated at up to 220 miles.

RZ 350e FWD, 18-in wheels: 301 miles (EPA, 2026)
RZ 350e FWD, 20-in wheels: 284 miles (EPA, 2026)
RZ 450e AWD, 18-in wheels: 264 miles (EPA, 2026)
RZ 550e F SPORT AWD: 229 miles (EPA, 2026)
[3][1][4]

Charging

Since the 2026 model year the RZ has a NACS (SAE J3400) charging port on the passenger side and an 11-kW onboard AC charger, up from 7 kW. Under ideal conditions, Lexus says DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes about 30 minutes.[2][1]

RZ 550e F SPORT

The RZ 550e F SPORT AWD is the most powerful RZ at 402 hp. Lexus quotes 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds. It adds M Mode, which simulates an eight-speed manual through the paddle shifters with synthesized engine sound. Lexus also sells a $1,750 dealer-installed upgrade that raises the RZ 450e AWD to 375 hp.[1][2]

Lexus RZ generations by year

Every US Lexus RZ generation with model years and engines, newest first
Generation	US model years	Engines	Notes
First generation (RZ 450e, RZ 300e, RZ 350e, RZ 550e)	2023–present	Dual-motor AWD (308 hp, 71.4-kWh battery, 2023–2025); FWD RZ 300e (2024–2025); revised 2026–present: 221 hp FWD, 308 hp AWD, 402 hp F SPORT AWD	Lexus's first purpose-built battery-electric vehicle, revealed in 2022. A FWD version was added in 2024. For 2026 the RZ got a new eAxle and battery, an 11-kW onboard charger, a NACS port and the RZ 550e F SPORT.[4][2][1][5][6]

Lexus RZ problems and recalls

The Lexus RZ, Lexus’s first dedicated battery-electric SUV, has two recalls in NHTSA’s dataset, both software fixes. 25V577 restores the defroster and defogger after HVAC faults on 2023–2025 models, and 26V393 updates the high-voltage battery ECU on 2026 models to prevent a loss of drive power.

Documented Lexus RZ issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
Issue	Generation	Years	Type
High-voltage battery ECU fault can cut drive power (recall 26V393)[9]	RZ 1st gen (2023–present)	2026	Recall 26V393
Defroster and defogger may stop working after an HVAC fault (recall 25V577)[10]	RZ 1st gen (2023–present)	2023–2025	Recall 25V577

All 2 documented RZ issues and 2 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

What RZ buyers actually paid

MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show real buyer-reported prices, dealer invoice estimates and current asking prices for the Lexus RZ.

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See how an RZ was built at the factory.

Trim names and packages on a used listing are not always right. The CarWhere Lexus build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Lexus build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 2027 Lexus RZ cost?

The 2027 RZ starts at $47,495 for the RZ 350e and tops out at $58,770 for the RZ 550e F SPORT AWD, including $1,395 delivery, processing and handling. Lexus expects it at dealers early in 2027.

What is the range of the Lexus RZ?

EPA rates the 2026 RZ 350e FWD at 301 miles with 18-inch wheels, the RZ 450e AWD at 264 miles with 18-inch wheels, and the RZ 550e F SPORT AWD at 229 miles.

Is the Lexus RZ fully electric?

Yes. The RZ is Lexus's first purpose-built battery-electric vehicle and has no gas engine. Lexus's hybrid and plug-in SUVs are the UX 300h, NX, RX, TX 500h and LX 700h.

How fast is the RZ 550e F SPORT?

Lexus quotes 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds for the RZ 550e F SPORT AWD, which makes 402 total system horsepower.

What charging port does the Lexus RZ use?

Since the 2026 model year the RZ uses a NACS (SAE J3400) port. Lexus says it can DC fast charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes under ideal conditions.

What MPGe does the Lexus RZ get?

For 2026, EPA rates the RZ 350e FWD (18-inch wheels) at 136 city/115 highway/126 combined MPGe, the RZ 450e AWD (18-inch) at 120/100/110, and the RZ 550e F SPORT AWD at 102/88/95.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Lexus for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2027 Lexus RZ Brings Bold Energy to All-Electric Luxury (pricing chart) — Lexus USA Newsroom
2026 Lexus RZ Adds More Power and Performance — Lexus USA Newsroom
2026 Lexus RZ fuel economy and range — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
The Next Chapter of Electrified: The All-New 2023 Lexus RZ 450e — Lexus USA Newsroom
History of Lexus (timeline) — Lexus USA Newsroom
Lexus RZ model-year listings, 2023–2025 — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
2027 Lexus RZ Brings Bold Energy to All-Electric Luxury (Oct 26, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
2026 Lexus RZ Adds More Power and Performance (May 19, 2025; pricing updated May 1, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
NHTSA recall 26V393: Loss of Drive Power — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
NHTSA recall 25V577: Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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