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 all-electric vehicle from Lexus. A blending of familiar and popular Lexus qualities with cutting-edge electric vehicle technology and performance. The potent electric drivetrain makes for a low center of gravity that makes for exceptional handlin, and Direct4 all-wheel drive is available. And even among electric SUVs, the RZ packs a lot more power than you would expect in a compact SUV. The styling is an evolution of the Lexus design language, trading a Spindle Grille for a Spindle Body, a more aerodynamic and efficient interpretation of Lexus styling. And when it comes to luxury, the RZ sets a new standard for the segment, with a cabin that takes full advantage of the EV platform’s strengths to deliver a luxury experience that can’t be matched.
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 electric drivetrain in the RZ has been completely reworked for 2026, adding more power and more range simultaneously. The standard FWD configuration gets another 20 horsepower and 35 miles of range. The 450e configuration keeps the same power output, but range is significantly increased to 264 miles. Lexus has also added an even more powerful 550e F Sport trim, with 402 horsepower.
Lexus RZ Features
Electric Performance
The RZ comes with an all-electric drivetrain available in three different configurations. The standard 350e configuration, which has the longest range, is front-wheel drive. It produces 221 horsepower to go with its 301 miles of range. The 450e configuration adds a second motor to make the RZ all-wheel drive, producing a combined 308 horsepower with 264 miles of range. The last configuration, which is also AWD, is found in the high-performance F Sport trim. Here it produces 402 horsepower, which is enough for a 4.1-second 0-60 time, and gives you 229 miles of range. Whichever option you choose, the RZ is capable of DC fast charging, able to add 3 miles of range for every minute of charging.
Luxury Interior
For all of the exciting tech in the RZ, it’s the luxury experience it provides that brings it all together. A sophisticated suspension setup provides an incredibly smooth ride, and thanks to exceptional noise isolation and the electric drivetrain, the cabin is quiet and serene. A heated steering wheel comes standard, as do heated front seats, upholstered in either NuLuxe® or Ultrasuede®. You can get heating for the back seats too, and there is even an available radiant front knee heater.
A panoramic glass roof is available, adding warm, natural light and an open feeling to the list of reasons why it feels so good to sit in the RZ. Of course, with the available Dynamic Sky™ feature, you can also turn the glass roof opaque with the touch of a button. Speaking of buttons, the RZ uses buttons for a number of the more frequently used functions, while others are controlled through the large 14-inch infotainment touchscreen. This allows for a balance between the cluttered feel of a cockpit covered in buttons and the kind of stark interiors in a lot of electric vehicles, where even the simplest of functions require you to navigate a series of menus.
Exceptional Safety
Few automakers have a safety record that can compare to Lexus, and the RZ brings that outstanding record to the world of electric vehicles. Conventional safety measures are part of what makes the RZ so safe, things like the available head-up display that makes it easier to keep your eyes on the road, or the nine airbags that come standard. The other part of the equation is the standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, a suite of the most advanced safety tech Lexus has ever developed. This includes 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.
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
- 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.