Global EV Comparison: Škoda Enyaq iV RS vs Lexus RZ 450e
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General Info
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €68000. The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €44390 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2023 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Czech Republic | Japan |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €68000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €44390 | €49890 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…).
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 354 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 517 km | 440 km |
| Range (GCC) | 439 km | 358 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 71.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.7 km/kWh | 5.59 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 6.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 175 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 220 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 295 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 460 Nm | 435 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 s | 5.3 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023).
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4653 mm | 4805 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2148 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1879 mm | 1895 mm |
| Height | 1604 mm | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2768 mm | 2850 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…).
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2258 kg | 2070 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 585 l | 522 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1710 l | 1451 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7.1 |
