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2023-2026 Lexus RZ MPGe & Charging Cost
4 model years · 95–126 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2026 Lexus RZ at a glance
The 2023-2026 Lexus RZ covers 4 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 95–126 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $730 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD (126 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025 and 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 126 MPGe, was reached in 2026.
2023-2026 Lexus RZ by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 95–126 MPGe | $730–$970 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 95–125 MPGe | $730–$960 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 95–125 MPGe | $740–$990 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 95–107 MPGe | $880–$990 | First year |
What the 2026 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD costs to drive
Per month
$61
$730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.22
Per 100 miles
$4.87
Five years
$3,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,520less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Lexus RZ MPGe
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 125 to 126 MPGe, up 1. Its annual cost stays at $730.
EPA range 228–301 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350e (18 inch wheels) (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 126 | 301 mi | $730 |
| 350e (20 inch wheels) | FWD | 28 | 120 | 284 mi | $770 |
| 450e (18 inch wheels) | AWD | 31 | 110 | 264 mi | $840 |
| 450e (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20) | AWD | 31 | 108 | 257 mi | $860 |
| 450e (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20,255/45R20) | AWD | 35 | 95 | 228 mi | $970 |
| 550e | AWD | 35 | 95 | 229 mi | $970 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Lexus RZ MPGe
95–125 MPGe · $730–$960/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 125 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $740 to $730, $10 less.
EPA range 196–266 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300e (18 inch wheels) (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 125 | 266 mi | $730 |
| 450e (18 inch wheels) | AWD | 31 | 107 | 220 mi | $850 |
| 450e (20 inch wheels) | AWD | 35 | 95 | 196 mi | $960 |
| 300e (20 inch wheels) | FWD | — | 105 | 224 mi | — |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 Lexus RZ MPGe
95–125 MPGe · $740–$990/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 107 to 125 MPGe, up 18. Its annual cost goes from $880 to $740, $140 less.
EPA range 196–266 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300e (18 inch wheels) (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 125 | 266 mi | $740 |
| 450e (18 inch wheels) | AWD | 31 | 107 | 220 mi | $860 |
| 300e (20 inch wheels) | FWD | 31 | 105 | 224 mi | $860 |
| 450e (20 inch wheels) | AWD | 36 | 95 | 196 mi | $990 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Lexus RZ MPGe
95–107 MPGe · $880–$990/yr
EPA range 196–220 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450e (18 inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | AWD | 32 | 107 | 220 mi | $880 |
| 450e (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 36 | 95 | 196 mi | $990 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD: $1,920 in Hawaii and $510 in Louisiana, a $1,410 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2023-2026 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2023-2026 Lexus RZ?
EPA rates the 2023-2026 Lexus RZ at 95–126 MPGe combined across 16 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD, is rated 126 MPGe (136 city, 115 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2023-2026 Lexus RZ?
The 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 126 MPGe, in 2026. The lowest top rating, 107 MPGe, was in 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2026 Lexus RZ?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Lexus RZ per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD costs about $730 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $730–$970 a year. That is a $240 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Lexus RZ 100 miles?
About $4.87 per 100 miles for the 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $4.87 and $6.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Lexus RZ more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD is rated 136 city and 115 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 21 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Lexus RZ compare with other small SUV configurations?
The 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD costs about $730 a year to fuel, $1,520 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Lexus RZ?
EPA rates the range at 228–301 miles depending on configuration, and the 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD goes 301 mi. Efficiency is 27–35 kWh per 100 miles (95–126 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $730–$970 a year, or $4.87 per 100 miles for the 350e (18 inch wheels) FWD.
Is the 2026 Lexus RZ different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 125 to 126 MPGe, up 1. Its annual cost stays at $730. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2026 against 4 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Lexus RZ for that year.