Lexus is making the first revisions to its all-electric RZ luxury SUV range, introducing a new front-wheel drive model and a new entry-level grade, providing a lower price and increased driving range. It will join the line-up later in 2024 alongside the all-wheel drive RZ 450e.

In this new form, the RZ has an increased official driving range of up to 297 miles – asl long as it is fitter with the smaller 18-inch wheels. This compares to 272 miles for the RZ 450e.

The RZ 300e uses the same 71.4kW/h lithium-ion battery as its sister model, powering a front electric motor. Output is 201bhp enabling 0-62mph acceleration in eight seconds. That’s up from 5.1 seconds for the twin motor, 308 bhp RZ450e.

Lexus is also adding a new entry-level Urban grade for the RZ – both the new 300e and 450e versions.

The equipment specification includes smaller 18” alloy wheels, to help maximise the EV driving range, a multimedia system with 14-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone charger, dual-zone climate control, heated steering wheel and a 10-speaker audio system.

Across the wider model range, customers can also now specify 18-inch wheels to help maximise their RZ’s driving range, on both Premium and Premium Plus versions.

Prices and ordering details for the new RZ range and equipment options will be announced nearer the on-sale date later in 2024.

You can't have the bling wheels if you want to maximise the range