Lexus

RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-08

Lexus enters the BEV space with the RZ — genuine Japanese craftsmanship, an ultra-quiet cabin, 77kWh battery and yoke-style steer-by-wire standard on the range-topping 500e.

Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€79,990 Guide price inc. VAT
457km WLTP ~356km real-world
457WLTP range km77kWh battery
356Real range kmIrish conditions est.
150Max DC kWFast charging
4.6s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€79,990PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity77 kWh
WLTP range457 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~356 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)4.6s
Top speed160 km/h
Torque537 Nm
DrivetrainAWD
Max DC charge rate150 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCHAdeMO · Type 2
Boot capacity522 L
Towing capacity750 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,805 mm
Width1,895 mm
Height1,635 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range457km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~356km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Lexus highlights

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Lexus reliability
Toyota Group quality and reliability standards applied to EVs
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Ultra-premium refinement
Class-leading NVH and interior quality at its price point
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e-TNGA EV platform
Dedicated EV architecture shared with Toyota and Subaru

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€79,990
Guide price€79,990

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €50,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.

Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€607
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,238
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,093/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the RZ 500e costs approximately €607 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 RZ 500e — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
RZ 350e FWD Executive 224hp 558km
Entry FWD
77kWh · 558km €64,780
RZ 500e One Motion AWD 380hp 457km
AWD
77kWh · 457km €79,990

Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 RZ 500e on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 96km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 136km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 46km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 96km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 7+ days between home charges

Based on ~356km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the RZ 500e right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 522L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)⚠️ Light towing — 750kg
Private buyer (SEAI grant)⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie
Company car / BIK saving⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant
AWD / off-road capability✅ AWD model
💡 Best for: Japanese premium electric SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~11h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~7h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~4h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~65min
🚀 150kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~22min
Connectors (DC)CHAdeMO
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. The RZ450e supports up to 150kW DC charging.

Lexus offers charging integration via the Lexus Link Pro app — routing to compatible CCS chargers and managing charging schedules. The RZ450e supports 150kW DC charging, enabling a 10–80% charge in approximately 30 minutes.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,805 mm
Width1,895 mm
Height1,635 mm
Boot capacity522 L
Towing (braked)750 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km

The Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km has an Irish list price of €79,990 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €64,780 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km has a WLTP official range of 457km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 356km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €607. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,238. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Yes. Lexus is Toyota's premium brand, established in 1989. All Lexus vehicles are engineered to Toyota Group standards, sharing some platforms and components. Lexus has a dedicated dealer network in Ireland, separate from Toyota dealerships, focused on premium service standards.
The Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km supports up to 150kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 11 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 65 minutes. At the maximum 150kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 22 minutes.
The Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen. This model uses CHAdeMO for DC charging — note that CHAdeMO availability in Ireland is limited to ESB ecars older units.
Motor tax for the Lexus RZ 500e AWD 380hp 457km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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