RZ 500e (MY26)

The Lexus RZ 500e (MY26) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £58,595. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds, quicker than 78% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 245 miles (395 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 44% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 135th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.4 mi/kWh (182 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 72 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 110 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 268 miles (431 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £239 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £33,400–£38,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 240 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.