Lexus RZ 450e

Lexus announced a round of updates to its 2026 RZ SUV, including an alphanumeric promotion of the base model from the RZ 300e to RZ 350e.

These are the cheapest electric cars available now that won’t break the bank, though they’re generally still more expensive than comparable gasoline vehicles.

For 2026, the Lexus RZ’s electrical architecture is overhauled and a new F Sport performance variant debuts.

If you’re considering a new electric vehicle, recent incentives from automakers may make now a practical time to explore your options.

For 2025, the RZ is getting an even bigger price cut and another new entry-level trim, simply called the RZ 300e.

Ionna, an automaker-led partnership to develop a nationwide public-charging network, is now joined by a company known for its reluctance to develop EVs: Toyota.

The 71 vehicles that qualified for the awards for 2024 is an increase of 23 over 2023, when stricter requirements began to take effect.

For 2024, Lexus is filling out the RZ family with a more affordable front-wheel-drive variant, the RZ 300e, which drops the price of entry $4,500 from the 2023 model.

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The Top Safety Pick+ award is the institute’s highest honor, awarded to vehicles that lead the industry in occupant and pedestrian protection.