Comparison
Kia Niro EV vs Lexus RZ
Electric vs 350e (18-inch wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Lexus RZ 301 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro EV $39,700 vs $46,000
Faster charging Lexus RZ 30 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,650 vs $4,100
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Lexus RZ
301 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$153/mi vs $157/mi
Charging winner
Lexus RZ
30 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Lexus RZ
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tie
7.1 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | 350e (18-inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,700 (better) | $46,000 |
| Range | 253 mi | 301 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 64.8 kWh | 70.5 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 85 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 30 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 46.3 | 75.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 50 mi | 93 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 157 $/mi | 153 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 s | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 104 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 18 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Kia Niro EV if…
- You want the lower price: $39,700 vs $46,000 to start, $6,300 less.
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- You drive long days: 301 vs 253 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 30 vs 45 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $4,650 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Kia Niro EV.
5-year energy cost: Kia Niro EV vs Lexus RZ
| Charging mix | Kia Niro EV | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 266 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $3,000 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $4,100 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $8,500 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Kia Niro EV | Lexus RZ | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 172 mi | 205 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 151 mi | 179 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 135 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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