Global EV Comparison: Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD vs Lexus RZ 350e
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General Info
Although the Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 350e |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2025 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, China | Japan |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €29990 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025).
| Property | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 350e |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 406 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 516 km | 575 km |
| Range (GCC) | 407 km | 489 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 69.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.36 km/kWh | 7.06 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.6 | 9.1 |
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 FWD (2022-2025) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 350e |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 22 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 | 7.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 350e |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 165 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 221 hp |
| Motor Torque | 266 Nm | 266 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.5 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
The Lexus RZ 350e (2025-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 350e |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4690 mm | 4805 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Height | 1600 mm | 1635 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 350e |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1910 kg | 1995 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 452 l | 522 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1451 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.6 | 7.1 |
