Almost all electric cars are quick off the line, and despite not claiming to be a sports car the Lexus RZ is no exception. 0-62 mph arrives in 5.6 seconds, 2.0 seconds quicker than the Toyota. Unsurprisingly, then, it feels rapid in town and, while it’s fun to accelerate out of junctions or onto the freeway, the RZ’s refinement is what matters. The cabin is remarkably quiet, with no obvious sound coming from the electric motors and a wonderfully smooth ride (albeit on the favorable French roads of our test route). There’s a bit of a thud when tackling speed bumps, but the RZ otherwise retains the excellent composure you would expect from a Lexus.
It also performs well in the efficiency stakes. Lexus says the RZ will manage 3.3 to 3.7 miles per kWh, but we managed to average 4.0 after 75 minutes of normal driving.The route lacked highways though, so a long stint at higher speed will surely see that efficiency figure fall, as with all EVs.
Lexus states a targeted range of 220 miles for the U.S. market with the standard-fit 18-inch wheels, though it expects most buyers to pick the optional 20-inch rims. These, Lexus says, could reduce range by as much as 25 miles. We suspect the 200-mile estimate is conservative, as our 4.0 m/kWh average multiplied by the usable battery capacity of 64 kWh (from a 71.4 kWh total) suggests as much as 250 miles could be possible.
When it comes to recharging, there’s 150 kW DC fast-charging support. Lexus says you could go from 0-80% in around 30 minutes.
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