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Lexus RZ 450e

Electric luxury crossover · 4W · Launched 2024

~$73,494 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)

≈ ₹61.00 L (Indian market)

Indicative price · verify with manufacturer

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Range

480 km

Battery

71.4 kWh

Top speed

160 km/h

Charge

9 hr

Power

313 bhp

Seats

5

2 variants available

Lexus RZ 450e — All Variants & Prices

Ex-showroom ₹75.0L – ₹95.0L. On-road price varies by city.

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UX 300e

₹75.0Lex-showroom

71.4 kWh

Battery

415 km

Range

160 km/h

Top speed

  • Toyota e-TNGA platform
  • Lexus quality
  • 10-year battery warranty

Available colors

Obsidian Black Metallic
Diamond White Pearl
Storm Bay Metallic
Sunset Red Metallic

Overview

Lexus RZ 450e brings Toyota's legendary reliability to the luxury EV segment. 10-year battery warranty is the longest in any luxury EV globally.

Best for

Reliability-focused luxury buyers who want Toyota engineering with luxury execution

Pros & cons

+Pros

  • 10-year/200K km battery warranty — best in any luxury EV
  • Toyota/Lexus reliability pedigree
  • 313 bhp DIRECT4 AWD
  • Mark Levinson audio is exceptional

Cons

  • — premium pricing
  • 480 km range — good but not class-leading
  • 165mm GC — typical issue
  • Lexus brand awareness globally is limited

Key features

Lexus DIRECT4 AWD system
10-year/200,000 km battery warranty
Spindle body design
Mark Levinson premium audio
Lexus Link infotainment
Heated/ventilated seats
Panoramic roof

Safety features

8 airbags
Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
360° camera
Pre-collision system
Lane tracing assist
Rear cross-traffic alert

Known issues & how ev.care helps

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Lexus RZ 450e Repair Checklist for Indian Owners

Step-by-step fixes for the 5 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.

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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Lexus in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.

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Buying the Lexus RZ 450e in United States

  • 1Range: the 298 miles figure quoted in United States is on the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) rating. EPA numbers are conservative — many drivers match or beat them in mild weather, but expect 20–30% less in deep winter.
  • 2Charging: a 71.4 kWh pack refills overnight on a 240V Level 2 home charger; on the road you'll use NACS (Tesla-style, now the US standard) plus CCS1; Level 2 at home, DC fast on the road — this model does 10-80% in 30 min (150kW DC).
  • 3Incentives: The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $7,500) ended on 30 September 2025 — there is no federal EV purchase credit on vehicles bought after that date. Savings now come from state programs (e.g. Colorado's EV tax credit, New Jersey's point-of-sale rebate + EV sales-tax exemption) and utility rebates — check your state.
  • 4Climate: Northern states (MN, MI, NY) see meaningful winter range loss — size the battery for cold-weather commuting.
  • 5Fit: the Lexus RZ 450e's longer range and DC fast-charging make US highway road trips comfortable, not just the commute.

The Lexus RZ 450e for United States buyers

What this EV means in United States — range on the EPA standard, local incentives, charging, and the things gas-car switchers ask about most.

Range in United States

The Lexus RZ 450e is rated at 298 miles on the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) rating. EPA numbers are conservative — many drivers match or beat them in mild weather, but expect 20–30% less in deep winter.

Charging

Plan around NACS (Tesla-style, now the US standard) plus CCS1; Level 2 at home, DC fast on the road. The 71.4 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.

Incentives & running costs

The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $7,500) ended on 30 September 2025 — there is no federal EV purchase credit on vehicles bought after that date. Savings now come from state programs (e.g. Colorado's EV tax credit, New Jersey's point-of-sale rebate + EV sales-tax exemption) and utility rebates — check your state.

Climate & real-world range

Northern states (MN, MI, NY) see meaningful winter range loss — size the battery for cold-weather commuting.

Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United States eligibility before purchase.

All specifications

Battery & charging+
Battery capacity71.4 kWh
Range (EPA)480 km
Charge time (0-100%)9 hours
Fast charge10-80% in 30 min (150kW DC)
Battery warranty10 years / 2,00,000 km
Battery repurchaseNo
Performance+
Top speed160 km/h
Power313 bhp
Torque435 Nm
Motor typeDual PMSM
Drive typeDIRECT4 AWD
Dimensions+
Kerb weight2090 kg
Ground clearance165 mm
Boot space522 litres
Seating5 seats

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ev.care expert verdict

Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.

7.3

Good

Lexus RZ 450e

~$73,494 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)

7.3/10
Range & battery
9
Performance
7
Features & tech
7
Safety
7
Value for money
7
Service network
6.5

Bottom line

The Lexus RZ 450e scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Reliability-focused luxury buyers who want Toyota engineering with luxury execution. Key strength: 10-year/200k km battery warranty — best in any luxury ev. Main consideration: — premium pricing.

Expert ratings are based on ev.care service data, publicly available specs, and editorial assessment. Ratings may be updated as new data is available.

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