The 2023 Lexus RZ450e is a fine EV, but its short range had us scrambling to charge often—a unique experience among modern electrics.
Electric vehicles are changing the way the automotive industry operates, not only by replacing internal combustion engines with a different propulsion system, but also by increasing the role software plays in each new car. Indeed, software defined aspects of new vehicles is expanding, revolutionizing the way they work and their appeal to customers.'s story arc is no different.
The powertrain is punchier than the typical Lexus crossover, too. Featuring a two-motor setup, with one motor driving the front axle and another spinning the rear, the RZ450e delivers 308 hp total. That might not sound like a lot, but it feels decently powered for something this size. With the motors' instant torque output, the RZ launches to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds.
Interior room is decent, with plenty of space for those sitting in the rear and lots of space for big items in the trunk. We loaded two golf bags in the cargo area and still had space for a third. The downside of the rear seats is its low hip point, which can make things a bit uncomfortable for taller passengers during longer road trips.The 2023 Lexus RZ450e we tested was EPA-rated at 196 miles of range, which is among the lowest in the new EV market.
During our weekend with the RZ, we drove from Playa del Rey to Costa Mesa for a golf outing. The trip is about 41 miles each way, and we started with just a bit over half a charge. Technically, that's about 100 miles of range if the EPA estimate can be believed, but we arrived at the golf course with 39 miles of range left, meaning we had to find a fast charger to go back home.
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