Global EV Comparison: Lexus RZ 350e vs Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD
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General Info
Both vehicles have been announced, but are not yet in production. Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD (2025-…) will be sold in Europe, but Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) will not be available.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lexus RZ 350e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €40500 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD (2025-…).
| Property | Lexus RZ 350e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 505 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 575 km | 573 km |
| Range (GCC) | 489 km | 483 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 77 kWh | 74.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 69.3 kWh | 67.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.2 kWh/100 km | 13.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 7.06 km/kWh | 7.19 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 150 kW.
The Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD (2025-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lexus RZ 350e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.8 | 6.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Lexus RZ 350e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 165 kW | 165 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 221 hp | 221 hp |
| Motor Torque | 266 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.4 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.4 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD (2025-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Lexus RZ 350e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4805 mm | 4690 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1895 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).
| Property | Lexus RZ 350e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1995 kg | 1910 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 522 l | 452 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1451 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.1 | 6.9 |
