Lexus

RZ 450e AWD 313hp 440km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Lexus enters the BEV space with the RZ — genuine Japanese craftsmanship, an ultra-quiet cabin, 71.4kWh battery and yoke-style steer-by-wire in top spec.

Lexus RZ 450e AWD 313hp 440km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€67,990 Guide price inc. VAT
440km WLTP ~349km real-world
440WLTP range km71.4kWh battery
349Real range kmIrish conditions est.
150Max DC kWFast charging
5.6s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€67,990PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity71.4 kWh
WLTP range440 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~349 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.6s
Top speed160 km/h
Torque435 Nm
DrivetrainAWD
Max DC charge rate150 kW
Max AC charge rate11 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 range440km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~349km

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)€67,990
Guide price€67,990

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €65,000 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)~€584
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,193
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,116/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the RZ 450e costs approximately €584 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 RZ 450e — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

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

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
RZ 300e FWD 222hp 480km
Entry FWD
71.4kWh · 480km €59,990€56,490
RZ 450e AWD 313hp 440km
AWD
71.4kWh · 440km €67,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 RZ 450e on Irish routes

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

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 89km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 129km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 39km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 89km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~349km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the RZ 450e 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 + VRT)⚠️ 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%)~10h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~7h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~60min
🚀 150kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~20min
Connectors (DC)CHAdeMO
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, 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 450e AWD 313hp 440km

The Lexus RZ 450e AWD 313hp 440km has an Irish list price of €67,990 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €59,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Lexus RZ 450e AWD 313hp 440km has a WLTP official range of 440km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 349km 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 450e AWD 313hp 440km 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 €584. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,193. 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 450e AWD 313hp 440km supports up to 150kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 60 minutes. At the maximum 150kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 20 minutes.
The Lexus RZ 450e AWD 313hp 440km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, 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 450e AWD 313hp 440km 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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