Global EV Comparison: Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD 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 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 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2025 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, China | Japan |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €68000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €29990 | €49890 |
| 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 406 km | 354 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 516 km | 440 km |
| Range (GCC) | 407 km | 358 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 71.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.36 km/kWh | 5.59 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.6 | 6.2 |
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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 266 Nm | 435 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s | 5.3 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.4 | 4.5 |
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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Lexus RZ 450e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1910 kg | 2070 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 |
