Lexus launches new 2024 RZ 300e starting at $55,150

On December 19, Lexus announced that its electric vehicle series has added a new option RZ 300e with FWD with a higher EPA-estimated range of up to 266 miles.

The new RZ 300e uses using 72.8kWh CATL lithium-ion battery with an FWD model, the 2024 RZ 300e has a total horsepower rating of 201.

The RZ 300e has an EPA-estimated range of 266 miles with 18-inch wheels and an EPA-estimated MPGe rating of 137, 112, and 125 on city, high, and combined.

The RZ 300e also has 20-inch wheels with an EPA range of 224 miles and MPGe rating of 114, 96, and 106 respectively.

The 2024 RZ model comes with dual-voltage charging cable for 120V and 240V outlets. All of these models equip a Combined Charging System (CCS) socket.

The RZ series could charge from 0-100% in approximately 9.5 hours with a level 2 charger and 0-80% in 35 minutes using a DC faster charger.

The new RZ model is built at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Japan, and will be on sale in December. It is priced at the following:

• Lexus RZ 450e Premium AWD 18-inch wheel at $59,850 MSRP + DPH
• Lexus RZ 450e Premium AWD 20-inch wheel at $61,090 MSRP + DPH
• Lexus RZ 450e Luxury AWD at $65,580 MSRP + DPH
• Lexus RZ 300e Premium FWD 18-inch wheel at $55,150 MSRP + DPH
• Lexus RZ 300e Premium FWD 20-inch wheel at $56,390 MSRP + DPH
• Lexus RZ 300e Luxury FWD at $60,880 MSRP + DPH

(source – Lexus)