Lexus 2026 RZ debuts in North America with more electric performance On May 19, Lexus announced that the enhanced 2026 RZ made its North American debut. The battery electric luxury SUV features comprehensive revisions for more power and greater range. The 2026 RZ is assembled at Toyota’s Motomachi plant in Aichi, Japan and is expected to go on sale later in 2025. The 2026 RZ features a redesigned battery electric system, delivering increased mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Toyoda Gosei develops steering wheel for steer-by-wire system, adopted for Lexus RZ Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that it has developed a new steering wheel for steer-by-wire steering systems. This steering wheel is compatible with the next-generation steering system that brings, with its advanced design, a next-gen steering feel and contributes to comfortable driving. With the use of steer-by-wire system which controls the angl...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

eceives improved output of up to 50% more power.  Toyota debuts its battery pre-conditioning feature on the updated bZ4X. It adjusts the battery temperature before rapid charging under the cold conditions. Launch in Europe is expected for the second half of 2025. The midsize crossover electric SUV Lexus RZ also receives an update. Its battery EV system is optimized to achieve an increase in driving range and shorter charging times. The high-outp...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

LEXUS presents the world premiere of the New “RZ” in Brussels On March 12, LEXUS introduced the new RZ, a dedicated battery EV (BEV) model, in Brussels, Belgium. It expanded the lineup with the high-output motor-equipped RZ550e F SPORT, three models are to be offered: two AWD models and one FWD model. The release is planned to gradually roll out across various regions beginning in fall 2025. All three models have the same body size as before....

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Lexus expands 2025 RZ all-electric lineup with entry grade in U.S. On November 15, Lexus announced that the Lexus RZ electric lineup is now offered in three grades, including a new entry-level grade (RZ 300e, RZ 450e AWD), Premium (RZ 300e Premium, RZ 450e Premium) and Luxury (RZ 300e Luxury, RZ 450e AWD Luxury). The 2025 RZ is built on the e-TNGA platform at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Japan, and goes on sale in the U.S. later in 2024. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/16

Toyota, Revel offer DC fast charging for Toyota and Lexus BEV customers in NYC On October 15, Toyota Motor North America and Revel announced an agreement to provide Toyota and Lexus battery electric vehicle customers with complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City for three years through October 14, 2027. Revel currently operates four high-volume fast charging stations open 24/7 offering both NACS and CCS plug typ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

Lexus brings future concepts to Monterey Car Week On August 13, Lexus announced models and activities it will be presenting at Monterey Car Week. The LF-ZC (Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst) will make its North American debut beside an imposing BEV mobility flagship concept, the LF-ZL (Lexus Future Zero-emission Luxury). The LF-ZC and LF-ZL feature a next-generation fully digital intelligent cockpit that provides intuitive, quick access to ess...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

Toyota joins IONNA North American high-powered charging network On July 10, Toyota Motor North America announced that it has joined seven other OEMs as an investor in IONNA to support the buildout of its high-powered charging network for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across North America. This will allow Toyota and Lexus customers access to the public network of DC fast chargers IONNA will begin deploying later in 2024 and continue to build ou...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

rgy grid.  The V2G research will take place at Pepco’s Watershed Sustainability Center, located at the company’s Rockville Service Center in Montgomery County, Maryland, using a bidirectional charger.  Toyota currently offers two mass-market BEVs in the U.S. and Canada – the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ, but recently announced plans for two all-new three-row BEV SUVs that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) and Toy...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

Bridgestone supplies ALENZA 001 tires for Lexus RZ450e F SPORT Performance Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced that its ALENZA 001 tire has been adopted for the F SPORT Performance version of the Lexus RZ450e, an exclusively electric vehicle (EV) model. The ALENZA 001 has increased rigidity through the use of reinforcement materials in the tire frame and optimized tread pattern by utilizing ULTIMAT EYE, a unique measurement technology...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/06

Lexus adds RZ 300e model with FWD, new battery, and greater range in U.S. On December 19, Lexus announced several updates in its 2024 lineup with a new FWD option with the electric RZ 300e, giving it an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 266 miles. Powered by a 72.8 kWh Contemporary Ampere Technology Co. Limited (CATL) lithium-ion battery and offered only with FWD, the 2024 RZ 300e realizes a horsepower rating of 201. A sub frame has been adopte...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/20

Toyota to release Lexus RZ EV with linkless steer-by-wire system at end of 2024 Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will release an electric vehicle (EV) version of the Lexus that is equipped with a steer-by-wire (SBW) system at the end of 2024. Toyota has been discussing with regulatory authorities the details of an SBW system without a mechanical link. The elimination of physical restrictions will dramatically increase flexibility in the design o...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12

Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Lexus RZ earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ from IIHS On September 14, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the U.S. announced that three new EVs, the Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RZ, earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.To qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, original moderat...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/15

Euro NCAP tests Lexus RZ On September 6, Euro NCAP announced that Lexus RZ is the latest vehicle to be tested by Euro NCAP. The RZ is the first car that Euro NCAP rewards for Child Presence Detection technology under the latest 2023 rating regime. Many of the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) fitted to the Lexus are now required by European legislation which came into force in July 2022.  The car impresses in autonomous emergency braking...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/06

Lexus brings latest designs to Monterey Car Week 2023 in Pebble Beach, California On August 10, Lexus announced it will highlight the latest additions to its lineup at Monterey Car Week 2023, showcasing vehicles that offer bold design, electrification, and intuitive technology in Pebble Beach, California.The Lexus display will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept and 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Making its first U.S. appearance, the Lex...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11

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News  Updated at: 2023/08/05

Toyota to seek EV popularization starting with Lexus brand Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will seek the popularization of electric vehicles (EV) with the Lexus luxury brand. The company has prepared handsome charging support concurrently with the release of the Lexus RZ, the brand’s first dedicated EV. In addition to providing home charging facilities free of charge, Toyota will build about 100 directly managed quick charger stations in Japa...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/09

Resonac to supply injection foam molding products for Lexus RZ Resonac Corporation (Resonac) announced that its injection foam molding products using its proprietary technology have been adopted for the Lexus RZ, Lexus’ first electric vehicle (EV). The products include back door garnish and moldings. By using the injection foam molding components, it will be able to reduce weight by more than 30% compared to conventional plastic parts. The back...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/28

Kojima Industries wins supplier award in cost category for Toyota Lexus RZ project Kojima Industries Corporation (Kojima Industries) announced that it has received a supplier award in the cost category of the Toyota Lexus RZ project, for its console box that contributes to reducing tool costs by expanding the use of diverted parts. The post-processing of the duct installed behind the end panel of the console box enabled reuse of parts, contributi...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/26

Sumitomo Rubber to supply Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX 060 for Lexus RZ as original equipment Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) announced that its Dunlop brand SP SPORT MAXX 060 tire has been adopted for the Lexus RZ, the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) model, as original equipment. With its optimized tread pattern, this tire contributes to the realization of both ride comfort and driving stability required of the RZ. It also featu...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/21