Key takeaways: Along with a hefty price hike, the Lexus RZ gets a more powerful base version and a new high-performance RZ 550e F Sport variant for 2026.
Lexus updated the RZ for the 2026 model year, granting its electric SUV more power, longer range and a new F Sport variant, the brand’s first high-performance electric vehicle. There are also a few improvements to interior features, but the notable increases in horsepower and range, which are accompanied by a name change for the entry-level model, are likely the main reasons the base price of the RZ is up $3,200 from the 2025 model’s price. The 2026 Lexus RZ starts at $47,295 (all prices include $1,295 destination charge).
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Release Date and Pricing
The 2026 Lexus RZ will go on sale later this year. Full line pricing is as follows:
- RZ 350e: $47,295
- RZ 350e Premium: $49,495
- RZ 450e: $50,795
- RZ 450e Premium: $52,995
- RZ 450e Luxury: $58,295
- RZ 550e F Sport: $58,295
Powertrain Specs and Range
The RZ’s entry-level powertrain, the 350e, consists of a single electric motor sending 224 horsepower to the front wheels — 23 more hp than the 2025 RZ 300e. Lexus says its 74.7-kilowatt-hour battery pack is good for a range of 302 miles, 36 more miles than the base 2025 model’s EPA rating. (Official EPA ratings for the 2026 RZ are not yet available.)
For 2026, the RZ 450e’s dual electric motors (one on each axle for all-wheel drive) generate a total of 313 hp. That’s just 5 hp more than the 2025 model, but its 261-mile estimated range betters the 2025 version by 41.
New for this model year, the AWD RZ 550e F Sport is fitted with more powerful motors and a slightly larger battery capable of storing 77 kWh of juice. It boasts a combined 408 hp, but that output drains the battery in just 228 miles.
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Trim Levels
Other than their electric motors, the base and Premium trim levels are the same between the RZ 350e and RZ 450e. Standard features on the base trim include keyless entry and starting, 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers and a power liftgate. Inside, the RZ boasts synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, a heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger and 10 speakers.
Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 is standard across the 2026 RZ lineup and includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, road-sign recognition and automatic high beams. Blind spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard.
The Premium trim gains a fixed panoramic moonroof with variable tint and a hands-free power liftgate, as well as more standard safety features. The RZ 450e Luxury adds 20-inch wheels, synthetic suede trim on the front seats, heated outboard rear seats and a 13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.
In addition to its more powerful motors, the RZ 550e F Sport features unique front and rear bumpers, exclusive 20-inch wheels, a retuned suspension and paddle shifters that allow the driver to shift through eight simulated gears. Its standard equipment otherwise mirrors the Premium trim, but with the heated rear seats included.
A 360-degree camera system and parking sensors are standard on the Premium trim level, while a head-up display is optional; all three are standard on the Luxury and F Sport. Automated parking, lane change assist, traffic-jam assist and front cross-traffic alert are standard on the Luxury trim and optional on the Premium and F Sport.
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