Global EV Comparison: Lexus RZ 450e vs Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD
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General Info
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €68000. The Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €29990 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2022-2025 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €68000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €49890 | €29990 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 354 km | 406 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 440 km | 516 km |
| Range (GCC) | 358 km | 407 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 71.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.59 km/kWh | 6.36 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 7.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 150 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 6.6 kW.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 5 |
Performance
The Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) is front-wheel drive, while the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 266 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s | 7.5 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.5 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4805 mm | 4690 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1895 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm | 1600 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 450e | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2070 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 | 6.6 |
