The best Lexus RZ trim level is the RZ 350e Premium, which combines everything the RZ is trying to be into its most affordable package, balancing luxury with performance and capability.
Lexus is trying to do something many brands prior have failed at: taking their popular model electric. Ford’s F-150 Lightning was a dud, but Lexus hopes the RZ won’t be by taking everything you love about the Lexus RX and swapping out the powertrain.
The new EV follows a similar formula: a smooth ride, an upscale cabin, and plenty of luxury touches, like cool ambient lights that make the interior feel like it’s bathed in reflected sunlight.
2026 brings changes to the RZ lineup that make it more appetizing after 2025’s model fell flat on both range and performance. The 2026 model year brings a new high-performance 550e F Sport, which puts out an athletic 402 horsepower with all-wheel drive and a simulated gear-changing M mode.
More critically, range rises across the entire range, helping the RZ now feel much more on par with rivals. The 350e base trim adds 20 horsepower and brings an EPA-estimated 301 miles or range, while the 450e offers a 375-hp boost and around 20 more miles of range. Finally, Lexus adds the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging plug standard, which grants owners access to the extensive Tesla Supercharger network.
Here, you’ll find every standard and optional feature across the lineup, including those in our top trim level pick for the RZ: the 350e Premium.
Standard features include:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated steering wheel, seats and ventilated front seats
- Driver’s seat position memory
- Wireless charging pad
- Navigation
- 10-speaker sound system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 14-inch infotainment touchscreen
Lexus’ standard driver aids include:
- Forward collision mitigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assistance
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning
A Premium package adds the following to 350e and 450e trims:
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Dynamic Sky panoramic sunroof
- 360-degree camera
- Interior ambient lighting
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear automatic braking
RZ 450e models also get an optional luxury package that includes:
- 20-inch wheels
- Sound-deadening windows
- Enriched interior ambient lighting
- Synthetic suede seat upholstery inserts
- Radiant front knee heating
- Heated rear seats
- 13-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio
The Luxury trim also adds lots of new tech:
- Head-up display
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Lane change assistance
- Front cross-traffic warning
- Semi-automated parking system
- Digital key access
Lexus RZ Powertrains
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The above can be paired with three different powertrains: a 221-hp single motor, a 308-hp dual motor, and a 402-hp dual motor option.
The base 350e uses the 221-horsepower drivetrain, while the RZ450e brings teh dual-motor, 308-horsepower arrangement to the table, with a dealer-installed option that can raise power to 375 horses temporarily. Finally, the RZ550e F Sport puts out 402 horsepower from the same dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout. Range falls between 228 and 301 miles, depending on the trim.
Why The Lexus RZ350e Premium Is The Best Bang For Your Buck
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Yes, the RZ350e is “just the base model,” but it’s also the best value in the lineup, at $47,395. Plus, you can opt for the Premium package to punch it up a bit, all while keeping MSRP under $50k. The RZ350e Premium starts at $49,595. Past this, other rivals start to look tempting given their added power and larger footprints.
The Premium adds nice additional items like a panoramic roof, powered tailgate, and some neat interior ambient lighting, which is actually just a light pointed at the doors rather than the usual LED strips. These have a sort of stained-glass effect on the car and look really upscale. On a more practical note, the added range is worth much more than the added performance for most buyers.
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Chase Bierenkoven
Senior Editor, Autoblog