2026 Lexus RZ: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

2026 Lexus RZ

The 2026 Lexus RZ gets a major battery and powertrain update, with more power, longer range, and quicker charging. The headline addition is the 402-hp 550e F SPORT, while the body remains part of the same generation.

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About the 2026 Lexus RZ

1st generation RZ (2023-present), major battery and powertrain refresh year rather than a full redesign.

The RZ is Lexus’ dedicated electric compact luxury SUV, aimed at drivers who want a quiet, smooth, premium daily-use EV rather than a harsh or overly flashy one. Lexus positions it around comfort, clean design, easy-to-live-with technology, and a calmer driving character, while the 2026 update broadens that mission by adding better range for everyday use and a true performance-oriented F SPORT version for shoppers who want more excitement.

The 350e is the range-focused, front-wheel-drive RZ, while the 450e pairs dual-motor AWD with a comfort-oriented cabin. Premium trims add features such as a panoramic glass roof and expanded parking cameras, the Luxury brings upgraded audio and rear-seat comforts, and the 550e F SPORT adds sharper styling, a sport-tuned suspension, and simulated manual shifting.

What changed, by category

Powertrain
Revised batteries and electric-drive units raise output and improve estimated range. The 300e and 300e Premium are renamed 350e and 350e Premium, the 300e Luxury is dropped, and a new 402-hp 550e F SPORT AWD model joins the lineup.
Tech
Every RZ gets a NACS charge port and a higher-capacity 11-kW onboard AC charger in place of the previous 7-kW unit, helping shorten AC charging times.
Structural
Added body bracing, suspension refinements, and more sound insulation are intended to improve stability, ride comfort, and cabin quietness.
Styling
The body is not redesigned, but the new 550e F SPORT has unique bumpers, a rear spoiler, black exterior accents, and exclusive 20-inch aerodynamic wheels.

2026 Lexus RZ specs and features by trim

2026 Lexus RZ350e0 in stock
2026 Lexus RZ450e0 in stock
2026 Lexus RZ450e Luxury0 in stock
2026 Lexus RZ350e Premium0 in stock
2026 Lexus RZ450e Premium0 in stock
2026 Lexus RZ550e F SPORT Utility0 in stock
EngineElectric MotorDual Electric MotorsDual Electric MotorsElectric MotorDual Electric MotorsDual Electric Motors
TransmissionSingle-Speed Fixed GearSingle-Speed Fixed GearSingle-Speed Fixed GearSingle-Speed Fixed GearSingle-Speed Fixed GearSingle-Speed Fixed Gear
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
Fuel TypeElectricElectricElectricElectricElectricElectric
Horsepower221 hp308 hp308 hp221 hp308 hp402 hp
Rear Legroom37.5 in37.5 in37.5 in37.5 in37.5 in37.5 in
Seats555555
Doors444444
Electric Range301264257301264229
MPGe Combined1261079512610795
Automatic High Beams
Blindspot Sensors
Lane Departure Warning
Park Assist
Rear View Camera
Alloy Wheels
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
Heated Mirrors
LED Headlights
Panorama Moon Roof
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
Rear Spoiler
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Smartphone Interface
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Proximity Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start
Ventilated Front Seats

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Lexus RZ a full redesign?

No. The 2026 Lexus RZ remains part of the first generation introduced for 2023, but it receives a substantial mid-cycle update to its battery system, electric-drive hardware, charging equipment, structure, and suspension.

Did the Lexus RZ 300e become the RZ 350e for 2026?

Yes. The 300e and 300e Premium continue as the 350e and 350e Premium for 2026, backed by a revised electric-drive unit, a larger 74.7-kWh battery, more power, and longer estimated range. The separate 300e Luxury trim does not continue.

How did the 2026 Lexus RZ 450e’s range change?

The 2026 RZ 450e and 450e Premium are rated at 264 miles, up from 220 miles for 2025. The 450e Luxury rises from 196 to 257 miles.

Does the 2026 Lexus RZ use a NACS charging port?

Yes. Every 2026 Lexus RZ uses a NACS charge port and an 11-kW onboard AC charger, replacing the prior 7-kW onboard unit.

What is new about the 2026 Lexus RZ 550e F SPORT?

The 550e F SPORT is a new 402-hp dual-motor AWD performance model for 2026. It has a 77.0-kWh battery, sport-tuned suspension, simulated manual shifting with paddle shifters, unique exterior details, and sport seats with blue stitching.

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