Lexus RZ Gets a Price Cut Story for 2027: Under $50K and 300+ Miles

Lexus is sharpening its pencil on the electric SUV it already sells in decent numbers. The 2027 RZ lands at dealerships early next year with a starting sticker of $47,495 (including destination), and the entry 350e trim clears the 300-mile mark on a single charge.

That’s a notable combo for a brand that has spent years playing catch-up in the EV space. Lexus moved more than 10,000 RZs through September, up 91% from the 5,340 it sold over the same stretch in 2025. The refresh clearly found buyers.

Three Flavors, Three Personalities

The lineup splits into a front-drive base car and two all-wheel-drive variants:

• RZ 350e: 79.6 kWh pack, 221 hp front motor, up to 301 miles of range
• RZ 450e AWD: same battery plus a rear motor and Lexus DIRECT4, 308 hp combined, 260 miles
• RZ 550e F Sport AWD: 402 hp, 0–60 in 4.2 seconds, the quickest of the bunch

The 450e asks $3,500 more than the base car at $50,995. The F Sport tops the range at $58,770.

Lexus is also slotting a curious piece of hardware into the 550e: M Mode, an electronic setup that simulates an eight-speed manual gearbox. It’s the first RZ to get it. Whether EV shoppers actually want fake shifts is an open question, but Toyota’s luxury arm is betting some do.

Charging and Cabin Details

Every 2027 RZ carries a native NACS port on the passenger side, meaning Tesla Supercharger access without dongles or adapters. A 10–80% top-up runs roughly 30 minutes.

Inside, the standard kit is generous: NuLuxe upholstery, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, plus a 14-inch navigation screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Luxury and F Sport trims step up to Ultrasuede seats and laser-etched Ultrasuede door inserts.

Key Specs: 79.6 kWh battery · up to 301 mi range (350e) · 402 hp (550e F Sport) · NACS port standard · From $47,495 with destination

The Model Y Shadow

The pricing puts the RZ squarely against Tesla’s volume seller. The **Model Y starts at $39,990 and claims up to 321 miles**, so Lexus is asking a $7,500 premium for the badge, the cabin materials and what is arguably a more traditional dealership experience.

That gap will decide a lot. Lexus buyers tend to value fit, finish and service over raw specs, and the RZ’s interior story is genuinely strong. But Tesla’s Supercharger network advantage is now neutralized by that built-in NACS port — the RZ can use the same plugs.

Expect deals on the outgoing 2026 cars as the new batch rolls in. For anyone cross-shopping premium electric crossovers, the RZ just became a harder car to ignore.