Talking Cars 403: Driving the Lexus RZ 450e
Plus, options for electric vehicle battery replacement
This week we discuss our first impressions of the all-electric Lexus RZ 450e. While the Toyota/Lexus family has a wide range of hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, the RZ is Lexus’ first all-electric offering and marks what Lexus says is a shift to an EV-centric brand. It’s also the latest offering in the family of EVs that includes the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4x. We focus on how the RZ stacks up against other EVs in terms of range and charging capability. And does the RZ provide enough luxury additions to make it worth the cost when compared with its nonluxury siblings?
Audience question:
Are there any other decent, lower-priced alternatives to having an EV battery replaced by a dealer?
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- Driving the 2023 Honda Pilot, episode 402
- Driving the 2023 Lexus LX600, episode 401
- Driving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, episode 400
- 2023 10 Top Picks: Best Cars of the Year, episode 399
- Driving the 2023 Toyota Crown, episode 398
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