Comparison

Lexus RZ vs Tesla Model Y

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Lexus RZ
Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) $43,175
VS
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD $59,900
Tesla Model Y
Best range Tesla Model Y 284 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $43,175 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 38 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 2.1 vs 7.9

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 284 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$152/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Tie
281 Wh/mi each
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Lexus RZ Tesla Model Y
Trim used 300e (18 inch wheels) Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $43,175 $59,900
Range 284 mi 320 mi
Efficiency 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64 kWh 79 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 331 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 58.4 74.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 63 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 152 $/mi 187 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 125 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 30 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 284 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 38 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Lexus RZ looks better ($152/mi vs $187/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (7.9 vs 2.1).

Lexus RZ2.1 Tesla Model Y7.9 150 kW38 min 331 kW33 min

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