Lexus will launch its best electric car in early 2023, price?

The Lexus RZ450e car will be available at US dealers from early 2023.

An all-electric powertrain powers the RZ450e that Lexus calls Direct4.

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The RZ450 will use the same 65.6-kWh battery pack as the bZ4X and Solterra.

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The RZ450e will accelerate to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds.

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Should deliver approximately 225 miles of driving range per charge, according to Lexus.

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That 6.6-kW onboard charger is underpowered compared to many rivals.

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The RZ's DC fast-charging capabilities are limited to a 150-kW connection.

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Official fuel economy estimates have yet to be available for the RZ450e.

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The price of this electric car from Lexus starts at $55,000.

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The cabin of the RZ looks spacious for a small crossover and is relatively upscale.

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