Overview
- Independent testing this week found the RZ 450e delivered roughly 350 kilometres in mixed driving versus Natural Resources Canada’s 415 km estimate, a shortfall that reviewers say undermines its appeal for long trips.
- Edmunds’ EV Range test showed the ES 350e achieved 293 miles, essentially matching its EPA figure for the tested wheel configuration but still trailing longer‑range rivals such as the Audi A6 e‑tron.
- Lexus’ own 510 km manufacturer figure for the ES350e is likely to fall in real use when heavy air‑conditioning, larger wheels or urban driving are factored in, testers warned.
- Reviewers flagged value concerns for the RZ at near‑$90,000 driveaway prices, noting the EV’s limited range and higher cost make fuel‑efficient gasoline models and competing EVs more practical for many buyers.
- Lexus is moving cautiously into electrification by offering hybrids alongside new BEVs and planning larger three‑row electric SUVs, a strategy that preserves classic Lexus comfort but forces tradeoffs among battery size, weight, cost and range.