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Lexus
RZ 500e Luxury

Buyers after the lowest-priced Lexus RZ with all-wheel drive and a 522 L boot.

Our opinion · cited factsMedium SUVSpecifications checked 12 November 2026
RZFrom $84,500

Lexus Australia list price before on-road costs. Confirm the dealer’s current drive-away quote. Price source

Copper Lexus RZ 500e Version L seen from the front and side
Japanese RZ 500e Version L shown. Australian Luxury trim details may differ. Photo by Aos.1905, resized and served under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Facts and labelled estimates

Everyday capability.

Brand owner
Toyota Motor Corporation
Model year
2026
Australian availability
Officially offered through the Australian manufacturer or authorised Australian dealer network
Body / seats
Medium SUV · 5 seats
Price from
$84,500 — Lexus Australia list price before on-road costs. Confirm the dealer’s current drive-away quote.
Official range
460 km WLTP
Practical planning range
360 km - Conservative planning allowance derived from the published WLTP figure; it is not a guaranteed real-world result.
Battery
74.69 kWh gross · usable capacity unverified
DC charging
Up to 150 kW; 10–80% in about 28 minutes
AC charging
22 kW max
Rear cargo / frunk
522 L / Unknown
Width / length
1895 / 4805 mm
ISOFIX positions
2
Three child seats across
Not yet verified
Independent Australian tested range
Not available for this variant
Braked towing
1,500 kg
V2L
Unknown
Heat pump
Unknown / variant dependent
Phone projection
Apple CarPlay · Android Auto
Vehicle warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km for capacity loss
Service footprint
broad
Parts wait-time evidence
established
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Home-charging reality

What the kW number means overnight.

Standard power point · 10 hours
About 115 km added
7 kW single-phase · 10–80%
Single-phase charge rate or battery capacity unverified
11 kW three-phase wallbox · 10–80%
Three-phase charge rate or battery capacity unverified
DC fast charge · 10–80%
About 28 minutes claimed
AC cable included
Confirm with the seller for this exact variant
Home charger allowance
Plan roughly $1,500–$3,000 installed, then obtain a site-specific quote

These are planning estimates using a 10-hour overnight window and charging losses. Switchboard work, cable length, phase supply and controlled-load arrangements can change installation cost.

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Our opinion

The practical view.

“Shortlist it for the way it fits your household, not for a headline acceleration or range number.”

Why it belongs on a shortlist

  • 280 kW dual-motor AWD
  • 22 kW AC on a compatible three-phase charger
  • 1,500 kg braked towing with suitable equipment

Conservative planning allowance derived from the published WLTP figure; it is not a guaranteed real-world result.

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Problems, recalls and evidence

What might annoy you.

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High-voltage battery control software may shut down electric driveofficial recall
Recall
REC-006640 · campaign 6GG35
Published
26 June 2026
Affected vehicles
Four selected 2025–2026 Lexus RZ 500e Luxury and Sports Luxury vehicles. The regulator’s variant and VIN lists control applicability.
Published affected units
4
Severity
serious
Safety consequence
A loss of motive power while driving increases crash risk. Power steering and assisted braking continue to operate.
Australian relevance
Official Australian Government recall REC-006640; VIN-level applicability must be confirmed
Status
The Australian recall specifies free software rectification.
Owner action
Check the official VIN list and contact an authorised Lexus dealer for the free battery ECU software update.
Last verified
2026-11-12
Open evidence source ↗
Long-term faults and parts waiting timesinsufficient data
Affected vehicles
Australian-delivered vehicles; exact variant and model-year coverage is not established
Severity
information
Australian relevance
Insufficient verified Australian data
Status
No model-level conclusion drawn
Owner action
Check the VIN with the manufacturer and the Australian Government recalls database before purchase
Last verified
2026-11-12
Open evidence source ↗

Absence of a listed issue is not a reliability claim. Official recalls, manufacturer campaigns, repeated reports, isolated reports and editorial observations are never blended into a fake failure rate.

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Safety and warranty fine print

More than a five-star headline.

ANCAP evidence

Rating
5 stars
Test year / expiry
2023 / December 2031
Adult occupant
87%
Child occupant
89%
Vulnerable road user
84%
Safety assist
84%

ANCAP lists all Lexus RZ variants under its 2023 assessment. The original tested configuration predates the latest powertrains.

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Warranty details to confirm

Vehicle
5 years / unlimited km
High-voltage battery
8 years / 160,000 km for capacity loss
Minimum capacity
70% threshold under the separate 8-year / 160,000 km battery capacity warranty.
12-volt battery
Separate auxiliary battery terms apply.
Infotainment
See Lexus Australia’s component exclusions.
Paint / corrosion
7 years / unlimited km for body perforation.
Roadside assistance
Check the applicable Lexus Encore terms.
Servicing
Follow the Australian maintenance schedule and arrange annual battery health checks for the battery warranty extension.
Capped-price servicing
Check Lexus Australia’s capped-price schedule for the exact model.

See https://www.lexus.com.au/owners/warranty for private-use conditions, component terms and exclusions.

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TechManPat practical fit

Not tested - yet.

Catalogue research is not a physical family-living test, so this vehicle does not receive a TechManPat Tested badge.

The future test covers a rear-facing child seat, pram and shopping, dog crate, boot opening, rear doors, adult rear comfort, easy entry, parking, visibility, controls and real-world efficiency.

Australian owner experience

What do owners actually live with?

Owner aggregates are loading. One report never becomes a model-level reliability conclusion.

Current price and availability

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Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
12 November 2026
Price last checked
12 November 2026
Australian availability last checked
12 November 2026

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