The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Is A Great Electric Luxury SUV In Need Of More Range

When you want a #Lexus but also want to go electric, the 2023 #LexusRZ450e is the brand's first-ever fully electric production vehicle. The #LexusRZ borrows the same platform from the #ToyotabZ4x but Lexus ramps up the power and luxury for their version. The #RZ450e comes standard with dual electric motors, giving it AWD, and 308 HP, which is nearly 100 more than the #bZ4X. Sadly, with a max range of around 220 miles with that number dropping to 196 miles with the 20" wheels, it looks like Lexus needs to hurry and upgrade the mediocre range figures.
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[@OPC249]

Lexus is the only company that would bring 90's carpet seats with 2010 technology to 2023

[@RSwrightMD]

This seems like an inaccurate criticism. I went and looked at this model and compared it to a rented Tesla Model 3. The Lexus is luxurious and the seats were made of very high quality and comfortable material.

[@TB7-X]

Awesome review! I’ve been watching you for years. Amazing to see your channel grow. So well deserved, sir.

[@robertporter1984]

Sometimes the Front of these Vehicles gives me Bug cleaning nightmares.

[@connerthecat4758]

While I agree the charge door seems like an after thought, I would prefer the manual door to a power one - one less thing that can break (and when that does, you are in trouble). Range is going to kill this; if they could add another 50% minimum (ideally 100%) it would be great. Needs faster charging too.

[@chuckkerber4735]

But if you have 2 passengers, and are running the AC full blast, range drops to 150 miles...

[@Michael-li3id]

throw in some hills and temps in the teens, it's even worse. Just like gas engines though, environmetal impacts affect them. My 4xe has a pretty consistent 28 mile range in SC. Worst I've ever gotten was 22. My friend in PA has the same vehicle. He gets about a 24 mile range just because of all the hills, and that's perfect day w/ no passengers. If he immediately gets on the highway and goes 70+mph, his range drops to 19. If it's cold out, he gets about 17 and if he also turns on the electric heater he's gotten as poor as 13 miles. I'm thinking about asking him this winter to cram it full w/ 4 people and see if he could go as few as 10 miles on a charge (jeep conservatively advertises 21 mile range) The 4xe has a 17kwh battery pack btw, compared to this Lexus' 71kwh pack. The jeep also only weighs 500 lbs more. Based on KWH and curb weight, I predict this lexus getting best case scenario of 144 miles range, with a worst case scenario of somewhere in the 70s

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Throw in winter snowy condition, and range will drop even further.

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

Whenever I haul things in my EV, it never increases how much more I go to the gas station.

[@ramenandgyoza702]

Love Lexus cars but this one is so underwhelming compared to its competition

[@naveenthemachine]

Every Lexus is so underwhelming compared to the competition

[@mob4ever]

​@naveenthemachine Says the person who can't afford a Lexus or its competition

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mob4ever If i could I’d go with the far superior competition

[@eneos3795]

Saw this out on the road today, it's so nice though!

[@zenkatta]

Just to point out than ultrasuede is not leather but this Fabric content ranges from 80% polyester non-woven (100% recycled ultra-microfiber) and 20% non-fibrous polyurethane. RZ is maybe 100% animal free like the new Toyota CHR ?

[@MLHunt]

This design pretty clearly shows that Toyota had release of an EV low on its list of priorities, saw the amount of attention they were being given by the competition, panicked, and rushed a half-cooked design to production. The primary intention is to have something on their lots to show their famously loyal customers and perhaps keep some of them who have decided their next car will be an EV from leaving the brand. It's a stopgap product to keep them at least somewhat in the segment until they have a competitive design ready. They aren't building very many of them and will probably sell them all, so even though it's not a very good car they'll probably count it a success.

[@n7y8c7]

Exactly. They're definitely behind, and this doesn't even bother to keep up. The ZDX is much better.

[@MLHunt]

@@n7y8c7 ZDX is basically a Honda-flavored Cadillac Lyriq, which some might find preferable. I like both those designs.

[@Mr21scott]

@@n7y8c7 LOL NO GM product has ever been "much better" than anything.

[@jml9550]

I am a long time Lexus fan and currently have 3 Lexuses in my household. I have to say this RZ is half ass of an attempt. Bring us a 300+ miles range EV at $55-60k and I will bring my checkbook.

[@rahimi4762]

Acura ZDX

[@jml9550]

The ZDX is really nice, $60-70k range is a little steep for my taste on a Acura. For $7k more, I would probably look at a Lucid Air Pure single motor RWD at 400 miles range.

[@royalgreenlantern]

DOA- Dead on Arrival . They essential made a EV that was ok 5-8 years ago. It will not be able to compete within the EV market when the Koreans have made true Competitive EV's

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s Lexus. What did you expect 😂? Every new Lexus is DOA

[@robertwarren20]

This was a very fair assement of the car. Just purchased the luxury edition. I was coming from the RX350 and loved that car. We still own that vehicle, so it is a good backup. When I first heard about the range, I immediately wrote it off. After hearing about the free loaner program and taking a test drive, I decided it was worth another look. We typically take two road trips a year and knowing we could keep that mileage off the RZ made me re-examine. I typically do short trips around town, so this works for me.

[@jamiu22]

Congrats, i initially also wrote it off alsl due to its range compared to Tesla (but i hate Tesla amd Musk) and high price.....but with the extremely bad press, its price has significantly depreciated that it is now worth it as a replacent 2nd car for my family. Had it for about a week, and love it.

[@robertwarren20]

Glad to hear you love the car! I really love mine as well. I'm actually a fan of Tesla and did consider the modely Y. I think Tesla has superb batteries and charging network. The cabin, look, realiability and ride quality were the deciding factors for me. A friend of mine was buying a new boat. He couldn't decide if he wanted one or two engines. The sales guy asked him what he would be doing 90% of the time. He said "just taking it to another marina where he could eat lunch". Why would you need two engines to do that. With the Lexus it was the same thing. I probably spend 95+% of my time driving around town. I am having a level 2 charger installed tomorrow.

[@Blue-moon12]

Lexus gimmick car. No rear wiper, good luck seeing out when reversing in rain. No sunroof shade for the glass. 99 mph, 196 mile range. No thanks.

[@rosiesanchez7733]

It has back up cameras 😅 I’ll be fine.

[@KietNguyen-dx2cr]

It has a system that cleans the rear window with no wipers

[@reecee2948]

Best review , thanks I actually learned something new!

[@Minho_Lee1999]

The manual door for the charge port is much better than electronic which tends to break.

[@yyen2003]

I owned a ES300h and now drive RX350. I love this brand but can’t consider its EV with only 196 miles EV range

[@robsnow2099]

A rare swing and a miss by Lexus, it’s ok they’ll be back soon lol

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

People really don’t like this car and I must say that I was waiting on it and now that it’s here and even the money and discounts are better for me…..I’m looking to hold what I got and get a Z4. I would rather drive a Subaru forester that’s this Lexus I WAITED ON! I tossed in some of the bigger 24 releases but that’s what I wanted.

[@naveenthemachine]

They won’t. All their newest releases were huge misses for Lexus None of them are even remotely close to competitive

[@robsnow2099]

@@naveenthemachine you don't think they had a single recent hit? Not even the TX? I drive a m340i so I don't have a dog in this fight.

[@robsnow2099]

@@alejandronopasanada5302 give it a few more months or even next year. I honestly wish there was a more transparent calendar for releases, but there's not telling what's next.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@robsnow2099 your m340i is far superior to any IS. Heck your m340 is nearly as fast as an LFA Also no the TX is such a letdown and I don’t have to explain why and trust me you don’t 😂 The only real hit from Lexus is the LC500 LS460 LS600hL. That’s it. That can’t be said for the rest of them

[@grammardad]

220 mi range for a dual motor ev? Not very impressive. Swing and a miss, Toyota.

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s Toyota. They always swing and miss in almost every new model 😂

[@BC-du5hm]

I would never spend money $$$$ on E.V until they improve range to about 400miles per charge. Overpriced. Hybrid is a much better option.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Hell I wouldn't buy until range exceeds 500 miles, even my V8 mustang GT gets 350 miles nearly double the real world range of some EVs ..and I'd argue the sound is more fun the mustang

[@RKO859]

​@truckercowboyed2638 lol who cares about your 350 miles. It's gas, and you paying premium fuel. Enjoy that $120 fill up everytime

[@BC-du5hm]

@@RKO859 Rav4 prime. Does not need premium and gives over 500miles range!

[@rahimi4762]

Check out a Cadillac Lyriq or Acura ZDX

[@chibbyylol]

Yeah just some stopgaps before solid states, design though could be on the right track Here before naveenthekoreanmachine and his alts touting Korean supremacy

[@naveenthemachine]

Other brands like bmw hyundai Kia are working on solid state batteries So Toyotas already way behind on something that’s not out yet 😂

[@chuchum3]

6.6kw on board and 196 miles of range?? Thats less and slow than a much much cheaper Chevy Bolt! Come on Toyota !

[@AhrashTahsini]

I have this car as well, its a great just as he says but it has no range. Is it possible to add a battery to the vehicle?

[@pipin447]

I love your reviews! Im waiting for a Toyota Grandhiglander

[@hi-line8195]

Lexus just mailing it in

[@rambo4war]

I get 250 w/mi in a 7 year old Tesla MS still getting 310 miles on a 100 kw battery pack…. 720 ft lbs of torque with 3.1-3.4 sec 0-60. Traded a 2015 GS 450h F sport that got a horrible 16 mpg in city, and barely 31 mpg on hwy……that was my last time dealing with anything hybrid from Lexus, at 125+ mpges routinely, it would take a lot more range to get me interested. They’d have to do like the Silverado and roll out 400 miles for me to think about trading “down” from TSLA to this. I want it, just shiny but inferior in so many ways. The slow charging is also a deal breaker. I’m in and out in a supercharger in 15-30 minutes

[@pposavids5119]

I'm still waiting for toyota to release the solid state battery.

[@naveenthemachine]

Nah. Hyundai Kia bmw are working on this. So Toyotas already way behind on something that’s not out yet.

[@Studio89Graphic]

@@naveenthemachine Only time will tell But Lexus had proved in the Past = they are the best Vehicles to own and the least TCO! 😂 😂

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Studio89Graphicother brands have gotten more reliable. Lexus reliability is a myth now

[@chibbyylol]

@@naveenthemachine is that why you own a Camry? Because all the other brands are so reliable? Never understood wishing the downfall of a company so much despite owning their products

[@Studio89Graphic]

@@naveenthemachine Only Time will Tell but Lexus (Japanese) have established a Brand of Loyal customers... We/I would take any a Lexus and know they will last me 20-30 years like my Made in Japan Camry Model 1993. Still runs fine! 😍 😍

[@HealthyCriticism]

lmaoooooooooooooooooooo sub 200mi range they should have scrapped this entirely

[@gp6536]

Smaller battery EV with range enough for everyday use is the future. The costs of manufacturing and the environmental implications of producing batteries are significant. Why place such a large battery if it’s not needed? It’s like placing a 200L tank in a Corolla. What’s the point?

[@g5magic]

Small car small battery makes sense!

[@justinm.8970]

No words, that thing is so bizarre with bizarre naming convention too.

[@jmshen1011]

May I ask, what is the brand and model of your dash cam? Thank you

[@lane5686]

On paper it goes up to 220 miles fully charged. In real life driving where you haul people and things, put on AC, going around city or uphill, that would be 150 miles. If anything the Acura ZDX looks far better and offers superior specs and range of 325 miles with 79 miles/10 min charge.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

On paper, ZDX does look far better, but we still need a real world range from ZDX.

[@kevanneclarke3363]

​@blackwhirlwind1245 considering that gm evs like the bolt is pretty good range so imagine double the battery and better efficiency I think it will be relatively normal to what I'd get in a ice car

[@richardbraunauer8862]

up to 220 miles. What??

[@mariusvanc]

This is purely a fleet compliance car, and it's so obvious. This review is just baffling. Why is anyone excited over it? Who is buying it?

[@jrp8430]

Rob is looking for you Sofyan 😂

[@keithrodes1591]

This is Lexus saying "Hybrids make more sense and I told you so!"

[@Quandtimus]

Nothing “great” about this vehicle at all

[@naveenthemachine]

That describes just about every Lexus

[@omendarklight1526]

I can't wait for them to release their new battery tech, it's only thing missing on this.

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

Same but, I hear the company is more into production than innovation. It’s huge around here. They say that the higher ups are focusing on hybrid.

[@harisdevedzic3167]

I think you are missing some points, for ex. charge hatch is not electric, well that's good, those things brake, where ever you have unneccesary e-motors, parts etc more chance of things braking, that's why Toyota and Lexus are what they are. In interior we have buttons, which people actualy want. The build quality is superb. But I do agree the range is poor to say at least, if it was closer to 300 it would be great. Looks like it's been a bit rushed into production, maybe they will improve it soon enough. Anyway I don't like EVs in general, would go for Toyota or Lexus hybrid like most people.

[@jonrussell1690]

I wouldn’t buy it…the range is what puts the brakes on this one. Why spend the money on the mediocre or range that was on EVs what, 10 years ago now.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Why does it matter that much? I spend money on cars for refinement and this Lexus is refined. Most people are not driving long ranges and most Lexus owners are charging at home so they drive their 25 or so miles a day and slowly charge their cars up. Unless you do long distances, range isn't the factor so many are making it out to be.

[@Mark-in-Texas]

Except for the disappointing battery range and that charge port door, it looks like a great car. I'll probably wait several more years before buying another new car, and hope Lexus improves their EV tech by then. It sure would be nice if Tesla partnered with Lexus to create the perfect EV.

[@milopichu]

They’re partnering with BYD, China’s bestselling EV brand.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@milopichuthere goes the quality 😂

[@milopichu]

@@naveenthemachine pretty sure Toyota will kaizenize the manufacturing process anyway. Only the manufacturing costs will be Chinese.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@milopichu kaizen is a thing of the past. Because their quality is really poor like GM. They’re no longer the QDR brand we know of

[@milopichu]

@@naveenthemachine kaizen is why BMW’s build quality went up. They had to Kaizenize BMW’s Graz plant in Austria to allow Supras to be built there. That alone costed BMW a fortune but the benefits are endless.

[@nickchang2116]

Just wonder if the Lexus's battery needs to be preserved from 20-80% for longevity purpose like other EVs. If that's the case, the usable range will be even less somewhere close to 100 miles?😱

[@mikethepups7742]

Nope … from my understanding, Lexus says charging to 100% is fine. And in doing so predicts only 10% battery degradation after 10-years. Unlike others (such as Tesla) who “strongly” recommend charging to not more than 80% in order to better preserve the battery. So a 300 mile EV at 80% gives 240 miles of range versus 220 miles of a Lexus at 100% charge.

[@nickchang2116]

@@mikethepups7742 The 220 mile range only apply to the 18" wheel. The larger wheel will get 195 miles which is very underwhelming. Not sure if I will keep the EV for over ten years especially the new battery technology is improving rapidly regardless owning a Lexus or a Tesla.

[@hlim3487]

I would get Tesla over this and I don’t even like Teslas.

[@rolloutcarlo]

No comparison..the Lexus is a luxury vehicle

[@omendarklight1526]

They bring it up on other reviews but this like all Lexus vehicles is designed to last as long as possible. Many things pointed out like the manual charger door will last significantly longer than a power one. Cheaper to fix as well. The battery 🔋 may be small in range but I bet my money it will outlast any Telsa on the road today. Which is my top priority

[@bahrahme]

Disappointing... Expected it to be under $50,000 and at least minimum 250 Miles+ range.

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s Lexus. They always let us down and phone it in. Lexus is what infiniti is today

[@Studio89Graphic]

We can get a Loan Hybrids that would drive as far as Alaska Highway; And Quality and Style of Lexus not Teslas! 😂 😂 And this Lexus will last us 20 years...

[@thomasgriego7515]

Let be logical, as is exactly what Toyota/Lexus are. Majority of Americans considering an EV are not wanting an EV to be their only car. Lexus studied this and is aware that most buyers for a Lexus EV are already Toyota/Lexus owners and is more than likely going to be the secondary or third vehicle but not the only one vehicle of the household. They are also going to conservative route as well as being conservative with the materials it takes to create the batteries. Therefore, they did not need to build an EV that will get over 300 miles of range. And for those very very few people that this will be their only vehicle, they are allowed to get a loaner vehicle for road trips instead of taking the EV. Everyone needs to remember Toyota and Lexus are thinking 20-30 even 50 years down the road and their worldwide demographics, NOT ONLY the US. It’s is not a race. It’s about conserving and reliability.

[@lazifocker]

still no navigation on the digital cockpit. Audi etron is definitely better

[@dsdddsd4543we]

Toyota/Lexus has some of the most reliable vehicles on the market, but they don’t move as quickly in massive changes. I’m so surprised because Japan is the leader in battery technology and production, via companies Panasonic and Toshiba. There is a conservatism in management at Toyota / Lexus to not rock the boat too much. A new battery platform is on the way in 2026 I heard.

[@PWCDN]

why cut into profits if people will buy what you dish out. Toyota only last 2-3 years have drastically changed their design philosophy because South Korea is becoming a quick threat. Lexus has no reason to improve until Genesis starts becoming a threat. Lexus has no interest to compete against the Germans because quite frankly, it is not in their design philosophy to make noisy cars for the sake of evoking emotion and also, no autobahn, why make cars so powerful you will never use that power 99% of the time in Japan or America? Lexus is just a reliable Toyota with a nicer interior and tuned for an extra 50-100HP to justify the 50% more price tag, nothing less nothing more.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

@@PWCDN I agree! I prefer Lexus over other brands. However, I'm surprised they did not move on Battery technology sooner. The biggest threat to me is the Model y; this RZ should have competed with it head-on.

[@milopichu]

⁠interestingly they seem to be the first company in the race to come out with a solid state battery technology by 2026 alongside VW Group. Let’s see what happens.

[@marvyn_wez]

I think their main issue with it is with the infrastructure and overall immediate cost doesn't justifying forgoing their extremely efficient hybrids or dreams of hydrogen

[@socallove1165]

How is the road noise compared to Model Y?

[@behnamtavakolzadeh3502]

Can they design their car front look a bit less ugly. that's why I never tried to own/lease one, and went always with German cars. I rented many time, and like their smoothness , although they always lake power comparing to their German competitor models.

[@jenesuispasbavard]

Yet another electric SUV, yay!

[@tyty0071]

Would look better in black.

[@timsouttahere]

This color is horrible! Makes it look old

[@jaysonnadelson2188]

You must be very wealthy, more things on a car, more things will get broken. But if I buy one, I will send you all the bills.

[@kevanneclarke3363]

This close to the zdx type s price with the tax breaks

[@rmyAddison]

Lexus makes great reliable boring vehicles. The design language is "teenager transformer" with unnecessary creases, angles and curves. The front end is ridiculous, the rear taillights are way too wide for the rear deck, no symmetry in the interior. And the performance, which is usually an EV selling point, isn't there, and mileage is unremarkable. Genesis is turning into everything Lexus and Infiniti could have been...............

[@naveenthemachine]

Lexus is the new infiniti Soon Lexus and infiniti won’t even exist anymore like kodak

[@rahimi4762]

Take a look at the Acura ZDX

[@naveenthemachine]

@@rahimi4762 yeah. The zdx is far more interesting than this joke of a car

[@rmyAddison]

@@rahimi4762 The ZDX is nicer than the Lexus but EV's are not quite ready for prime time IMHO, new battery technology is around the corner, making today's EV's obsolete. For example I bought a Genesis GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige (winner of many automotive awards), but would not have bought the electrified GV70. EV's are the future but I'll wait until the infrastructure is there to support them properly (vastly more charging stations), and the battery technology has matured and stabilized. Besides, I love the ICE GV70......

[@AeroDude73]

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[@sophaman9193]

Not everyone ready for EV car including myself is not convenient hybrid cars is way to go thanks

[@klein2252]

Finally! I always wanted the benefit of being killed in my sleep by a house fire, but only trust Lexus to get the job done right!

[@RainbowTy]

Hopefully you don't park your ICE vehicle in your garage....over 100 times more likely to catch fire than an EV. LOL!

[@uludak8468]

chances are higher to be killed by faulty airbags in a toyota

[@klein2252]

@@RainbowTy Hmm I wonder if that’s got anything to do with the fact that there’s over a billion gas powered cars in the world versus 20 million electric? You are Fake news.

[@chibbyylol]

@@uludak8468 Not sure if a shot at toyota but it'd be brand that uses Takata which would include hyundai / kia (they had a 4million airbag recall in may) amongst others

[@uludak8468]

@@chibbyylolfaulty airbags in half a million toyota and other jdm. recalled a couple weeks ago

[@MiguelRPD]

Yeah no. Toyota admits that ev's are on the back burner. So this isn't worth it.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They're coming up with a whole new architecture in 2026. That's not on the back burner. That's prioritizing and accelerating their development.

[@HiiImChris]

eeee, 220 miles of range on a Lexus. I will tell you right now, the easiest way to have an un-luxurious driving experience is to have charge anxiety in your wonderful luxury car. Even the chevy bolt at 27k has 270ish miles of range. it's just not good..

[@RellupNorth]

Hybrids>EVs

[@202AMERICA]

Love the reviews....HATE the BULLDOZER front end ---- Absolutely NOTHING Elegant about this design!

[@ojongmcmoli1138]

The range of this Lexus 😢is to small😢😢.

[@1992vinod]

U guys get so.much tech for the price.....this car goes usd 120k after conversion.....so stop complaining and appreciate for wat u get😊😊

[@stea2494]

Looks rushed and ill designed tesla is king imo. Like the RX 450h+ they will probably make 5 units per country jk. They aren’t serious with ev

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video I'm waiting for my 2025 fisker Alaska as I need some more utilitarian

[@stanleyxhart]

Lexus and Toyota EVs are DOA.

[@Michael21812]

It’s meh , would never buy one but it’s a decent loaner. Rather take a RX, or LS, or even an ES.

[@Tendertroll1]

I don’t like the panoramic roof with no shade. Deal breaker for me. It’s a shame would have gotten this

[@AutomotiveWoman]

I had the pleasure of reviewing this vehicle. Loved the interior and comfort, Lexus just needs to work on range and charge time.

[@garyturner2272]

Limited range = buyer avoidance

[@EM.1.]

Nice looking car but too expensive and lack of range.

[@E_Rice]

Excellent review! Wow, Lexus is really behind in the EV world. It’s clear they didn’t prioritize it’s range compared to its competitors. This is for that affluent Lexus fan who has is 100% work from home, relies on Amazon to deliver everything and only occasionally goes to the grocery store bc the range is terrible. HVAC usage is a must in a climate change world, thus the range is truly unacceptable except for the fictional person I described above. Interior is absolutely beautiful, though.

[@naveenthemachine]

I wouldn’t call the interior beautiful though. It’s still far behind the gv60 gv70 or the ioniq5 ev6

[@E_Rice]

I haven't seen those but don't doubt it. I just really like the colors. Looks very nice to me.@@naveenthemachine

[@quickpstuts412]

I am close to that fictional person you described (minus the affluent part) and I still bought a 300+ range car. LOL. I live in Texas and there's no way I'd be comfy with this amount of range on those very hot days where I'm blasting my AC.

[@miguelvega7769]

Lexus really said that foolish thing 😂😂😂they think they can beat water or cold frost

[@Vizslaluvr]

I have been driving this car for 2 months. If you are charging based on recommendation which is 80% you won’t even get 120 mile with climate on. And this is not the car for you if you are a heavy freeway driver. It really is garbage. The luxury is not worth it based off how bad the range is. If I could get my money back I would.

[@SquidzitAce]

That front end looks like a capybara or a railroad wedge plow. 🤡

[@SothyRSem]

Toyota is known to be reliable, but also known to be "late" in their product. Battery efficiency is not great.

[@juwon1234]

From the front, it looks like a shark. The colors doesn't help it too. 😅😅

[@V8Brah]

Not interested. And I'm a huge lexus fan.

[@miraphycs7377]

If you are talking about efficiency, combined hgwy+city in SUV category. Only Tesla Model Y(AWD, Long Range AWD, RWD) gets more Le/km. If you are looking at whole bev category then only Lucid air touring and pure, Ioniq 6, Model Y and 3 are the only ones more efficient than this/bz4x. They match Model S, EV6, Bolt EV and EUV. It still more efficient than ID4, Ioniq 5, Model X, Mach E and everything from BMW and Audi.

[@TeufelHund]

So basically you're stuck paying for gas on a long trip by getting a loaner. The benefit of an EV is to NEVER pay for expensive fuel again. What a disaster of a vehicle. 1/2 baked is one thing but come on... This is shameful for a 'legacy brand.'

[@ElegantLife_]

Not feeling this truck at all. There are much better options.

[@thanirz]

competing with the leaf lmao

[@raix63]

Weak range

[@Vin-fu1rm]

The interior looks like Lexus put base model Toyota!!!

[@JaguarRVP]

You lost me at 190 miles range. All EV owners know that's about 160 in reality, even less when add passengers, heavy acceleration, hvac- this would NEED to be charged daily, sometimes twice a day depending on your driving habits. Insane

[@evrythingis1]

Who in the world is considering any EV of any type if they drive 60,000-120,000 miles a year!? The range is meaningless unless you live in an apartment without the ability to charge at home.

[@quickpstuts412]

@@evrythingis1 I wouldn't say range is totally meaningless. Some people like myself prefer to have extra range buffer for their comfort level. I work from home but still bought a 315 range car because I wanted a larger "comfort buffer" on days where I may need to drive a longer distance. Not to mention I keep cars longer than the average person, so I wanted a decent battery range for the degradation factor over time. For someone who lives in an extremely cold climate that drives 75 miles per day, would seriously need to consider whether this RZ range is enough, especially if they want a buffer in extreme temps.

[@evrythingis1]

@@quickpstuts412 Oh yeah, how often have you used that extra range? Not even one single time? You say that the extra range isn't useless, and then fail to provide a single reason for that statement. If you're buying car specs based on random senseless fear then deserve whatever crap you ended up buying.

[@quickpstuts412]

​@@evrythingis1 I wasn't trying to be combative so not sure why such a response about "deserving crap." Just explaining my reason. I respect what you're saying but I personally wanted the comfort buffer since I live in extremely hot temps and it's my first EV. I have been able to take road trips to the next state in the heat without needing to charge. Everyone's comfort level is different as a new buyer. I certainly could have done fine with 250 and I see that now, but some want buffers because this was new to me. It's all good either way. To each their own. I love Lexus BTW as a former owner. I just chose something different this time. No regrets. Take care and smile dude. LOL

[@evrythingis1]

@@quickpstuts412 The "comfort buffer" is is your head.

[@tomkirchhoff4672]

This proves EV’s are DOA

[@s.k4471]

There is no topping Tesla spec, build quality is just ass

[@martinezpablito1972]

Typical Lexus. Looks shiny and is more reliable than it's competitors but always fall short in the performance, fun and appeal sectors. It's as if they feel that fun and reliability are mutually exclusive in a car. Sometimes I wonder if they deliberately set out to build cars that underperform and underwhelm. 150 miles for a modern EV??? Come on!!!!!!!!

[@naveenthemachine]

They won’t step up. They know they’re no longer relevant in the market. Genesis Hyundai Kia Mazda are the next lexus

[@Chartology101]

196 mile range for $65k 😢

[@jamiu22]

You can get it for around 42k now, now worth it, or not? I think so - almost Accord price.

[@kyleken2049]

220 mile range meaning just the driver himself and nothing else on it😂 pack a few stuff and chunky people it'll be 170miles range top. EV will never replace ice vehicles. Only optional 😂

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Less then tht more like 140

[@randy74989]

Nope, not ready for prime time. Range is not long enough, EV power is not strong enough, and charging is a problem, except for the "Richie" $ Rich. LOL

[@mungwatk]

Car seems half baked and too expensive for all it is lacking.

[@Agent77X]

Lexus RZ 450e is years ahead of Tesla EVs. Very luxurious too!😊

[@naveenthemachine]

“Lexus rz450e is years ahead of teslas” Said literally nobody ever😂

[@Leo_Vasileio]

Hideously polarizing

[@readerrabbit6690]

Why do they keep making electric cars so ugly

[@Mr21scott]

This guy has never liked Toyotas...nothing new to see here...

[@naveenthemachine]

I agree with sofyan. There’s nothing to like about the bz4x or the rz or in fact most Toyotas or Lexuses on the market. Almost all of them are outdated even when brand new compared to rivals like Honda Hyundai kia Mazda bmw jeep etc

[@digitaldoc100]

The vehicle is flawed by design.

[@mr.foxwiz1653]

I love Lexus, but this is a FAIL

[@jml9550]

Same here. 3 Lexuses in my household. Give me a Lexus EV, 300 miles range at $60k and I will bring my checkbook.

[@mr.foxwiz1653]

@@jml9550Yeah, me too

[@jml9550]

@@mr.foxwiz1653 Just bought my wife a 2024 NX350H in April, loves the built quality and range per tank. My wife refused to buy the Tesla MY due to its poor workmanship. If Lexus doesn’t bring us a $60k 300 miles EV soon I might have to get the next gen ES hybrid, which should arrive in 2024. I am in no hurry, my 17 ES350 just hits 40k miles. :)

[@oneiros1401]

Omg it’s sooooo ugly

[@naveenthemachine]

No. You’re absolutely wrong 💯 You can’t put a positive spin on this joke of a Lexus. Everything is wrong with this car. Nothing where it excels You really shouldn’t have wasted your time with this awful car. If I were sofyan id have flat out refused to review the car as it’s just a waste of time. That time can be better spent reviewing vehicles that are ACTUALLY competitive and worthwhile.

[@noahh1997]

It’s faster than your 2002 Elantra and your moms Camry 😅

[@naveenthemachine]

@@noahh1997it’s barely faster than a Camry and it’s got double the range and the same horsepower. Try again pal😂. You clearly don’t know anything

[@noahh1997]

@@naveenthemachine it’s still faster, Camrys 0-60 on a good day is 5.5 seconds this is 4.5 seconds in the rain, don’t let delusion get to you bud 🙂

[@kevij371]

U r not the manager of redline review. His job is to review any car brands unlike u always putting fake stories of lexus. U haven't driven a lexus

[@naveenthemachine]

@@noahh1997one second faster and it gets HALF the range…?😂 and charges very slow? Yeah i don’t think so. I can get an ev6 GT for a similar price and smoke the RZ and have more range and charge faster

[@lryoung17]

I really like it 😮 just can't afford one, but there needs to be a higher battery capacity version & NACS Port. Maybe, 79kwh (slightly better range) & do the same FRONT motor on the rear-axle probably about 404hp-ish F Sport Performance model & 0-60 would be under 4 seconds. 🫡💯

[@richarddawson5836]

This is total garbage! What an embarrassment! Ugly, terrible range, slow and overpriced. This fails on every level.