The RZ has a standard warranty of four years/50,000 miles for basic coverage and six years/70,000 miles for powertrain. At nearly $70,000, our fully loaded Luxury trim test car is priced almost exactly in line with the Genesis GV60 Performance but offers less in nearly every metric, especially range, which is a big buzzkill. And because it's built abroad, the Lexus is not eligible for any of the new government incentives. Starting in the high $50,000s, it's a few thousand more than the Tesla Model Y (at least at this point in time). Is the RZ 450e a good value? It's an uphill battle to justify the RZ as a great value. Since it's uncommon to drive to zero percent battery on the go, charge times should actually be much shorter than this. Lexus claims this means you can charge to 80% charge from a nearly empty battery in roughly 30 minutes. When it comes to charging, the Lexus has peak rate of 150 kW. Our test eventually proved this prediction untrue, but set us on edge. By just turning on the AC, the predicted range would drop by a whopping 40 miles. It's worth noting that during our drive, we found our test RZ's onboard range computer to be overly conservative. On the plus side, the RZ is fairly efficient compared to its segment, using 30.7 kilowatt-hours of energy per 100 miles, which is better than all except the Tesla Model Y Long Range. In our real-world range test, we managed 204 miles, which is a marginal improvement but still pretty unimpressive overall. This figure is firmly at the bottom of the segment. How are the range and efficiency? The RZ has an EPA rating of 196 miles when equipped with 20-inch wheels (like our test car had). This EV is best enjoyed from stoplight to stoplight, making for a great commuter and not a twisty road companion. However, the softly tuned suspension means it bobs and moves more than most EVs in this segment. In the corners the RZ feels relatively planted for an SUV thanks to its battery weight keeping its center of gravity low. As a result, there's no one-pedal driving, even as an option. The same can be said of the brakes, which feel more traditional and provide very little slowdown from regeneration. Some EVs offer immediate shove when you hit the accelerator pedal, but the RZ has some built-in lag to feel more relaxed. Most noteworthy about the RZ is how much it feels like any other gas-powered Lexus product, something that was done intentionally to better target that customer base. However, nothing else about this Lexus' driving experience is performance-oriented. Our testing showed a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.8 seconds, tying the Tesla Model Y Long Range. How does the RZ 450e drive? Considering its modest 308-horsepower output, the RZ 450e puts down power with some unexpected urgency.
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