Lexus RZ 500e (MY26)

Available since October 2025

£58,595Price from

72.0 kWh *Useable Battery

245 mi *Real Range

294 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £58,595

Availability Available to order
Available to order since October 2025
Available to order until -

Lease (BCH) from £553 pcm

Annual VED £400
Electric Car Grant applied N/A
Insurance Group N/A
Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 175 - 355 mi

City - Cold Weather * 240 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 175 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 205 mi
City - Mild Weather * 355 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 225 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 280 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
2.5 / 5

First Leg Distance 179 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 89 mi
Total Distance 268 mi
First Leg Duration 2h 37min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 1h 18min
Total Duration 4h 10min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 77.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells No Data
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period 8 years
Warranty Mileage 100,000 mi
Useable Capacity* 72.0 kWh
Cathode Material NCM
Pack Configuration No Data
Nominal Voltage No Data
Form Factor No Data
Name / Reference No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Left Side - Front
Charge Power † 22 kW AC
Charge Time (0->245 mi) † 4 hours
Charge Speed † 64 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Left Side - Front
Charge Power (max) 150 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 110 kW DC
Charge Time (24->196 mi) 29 min
Charge Speed 350 mph
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible Yes
Automatically using Navigation Yes
Click here for all charging information
† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 11h30m and a charge speed of 21 mph.
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 4.6 sec
Top Speed 99 mph
Electric Range * 245 mi
Total Power 280 kW (375 hp)
Total Torque No Data
Drive AWD

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported No
Max. Output Power -
Exterior Outlet(s) -
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 245 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 294 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 138 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range 283 mi
Rated Consumption 293 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 254 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 138 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 159 mpg
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 203 - 411 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 300 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 411 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 351 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 203 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 320 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 257 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Dimensions and Weight

Length 4805 mm
Width 1895 mm
Width with mirrors 2157 mm
Height 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 2640 kg
Max. Payload 615 kg
Cargo Volume 522 L
Cargo Volume Max 1451 L
Cargo Volume Frunk No Data
Roof Load 75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked 750 kg
Towing Weight Braked 1500 kg
Vertical Load Max 75 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats 5 people
Isofix Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle 11.2 m
Platform TMC E-TNGA
EV Dedicated Platform Yes
Car Body SUV
Segment JD - Large
Roof Rails Yes
Heat pump (HP) Yes
HP Standard Equipment Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate 3%
P11D Value from £58,140
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,744
BIK @ 20% £29 pcm
BIK @ 40% £58 pcm
BIK @ 45% £65 pcm

Financial Year 2026-27

BIK Tax Rate 4%
P11D Value from £58,140
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £2,326
BIK @ 20% £39 pcm
BIK @ 40% £78 pcm
BIK @ 45% £87 pcm

Financial Year 2027-28

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £58,140
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £581
BIK @ 20% £10 pcm
BIK @ 40% £19 pcm
BIK @ 45% £22 pcm
Go to the RZ on the official Lexus website.
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Lexus RZ 500e. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 37 hours 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 23 hours 11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 11h30m 21 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 7h45m 32 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x32A 22 kW † 4 hours 61 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Lexus RZ 500e.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 50 kW 64 min 160 mph
CCS (100 kW DC) 100 kW 85 kW † 37 min 270 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 150 kW 110 kW † 29 min 350 mph
CCS (175 kW DC) 150 kW † 110 kW † 29 min 350 mph
CCS (350 kW DC) 150 kW † 110 kW † 29 min 350 mph
This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

Lexus Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the Lexus RZ 500e. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

  • Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
  • Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
  • Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
  • Time: time needed for charging session
Lexus Claimed Specifications
Max. Power Charge From Charge To Time
150 kW 10 % 80 % 30 min

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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Lexus RZ 500e
2.5 / 5

0
1
2
3
4
5
204 mi
2h 59min
15 min
102 mi
1h 29min
179 mi
2h 37min
15 min
89 mi
1h 18min
268 mi (4h 10min)
159 mi
2h 20min
15 min
80 mi
1h 10min
239 mi (3h 45min)
0 mi
100
200
300
400
Mild Weather
306 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
268 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
239 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the Lexus RZ 500e

Pricing

The Lexus RZ 500e has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £58,595. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Lexus RZ 500e is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Lexus RZ 500e is 280 kW (375 hp). The maximum torque is . The Lexus RZ 500e is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds. The top speed is 99 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Lexus RZ 500e has a total capacity of 77 kWh. The usable capacity is 72 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 245 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 175 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 355 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 22 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 4 hours. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 11 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 21 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 37 hours.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 150 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 110 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 170 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Lexus RZ 500e is about 294 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 138 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 411 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 203 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Lexus RZ 500e emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Lexus

The link below will open the page of the RZ on the official Lexus site.

Go to the RZ on the official Lexus website.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the Lexus RZ 450e (MY23-25), which was available to order from May 2023 until October 2025. The previous model was £3000 less expensive, had 30 mi less range, 22% slower acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model Lexus RZ 450e (MY23-25)

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