The RZ 450e is the first Lexus electric vehicle.
It shares its platform and many components with the Toyota bZ4X, but it has more power and a nicer interior, and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
It's a fine-driving SUV, with vigorous acceleration, a comfortable ride, and a quiet cabin.
But the RZ falters when it comes to driving range, charging speed, and the amount of EV-specific information given to the driver.
With its 71.4-kilowatt-hour battery and 18-inch wheels and tires, the RZ 450e managed a mere 202 miles in our highway range test; the optional 20-inch tires will reduce driving range even further.
Either way, that's notably shorter than any direct rival's range, let alone those of some less expensive EVs.
Plus, its 6.6-kilowatt onboard charger is skimpy and results in home charging that's on the slower side.
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