Lexus RZ

The RZ is the first Lexus electric vehicle. It shares its platform and many components with the Toyota bZ4X. Available as a front-wheel-drive RZ 300e or AWD RZ 450e, it's a fine-driving SUV, with quick acceleration, a comfortable ride, and a quiet cabin. But the RZ falters when it comes to driving range, charging speed, and the amount of EV-specific information given to the driver. With its 71.4-kilowatt-hour battery and 18-inch wheels and tires, the RZ 450e managed a mere 202 miles in our 70-mph highway-range test; the optional 20-inch tires will reduce driving range even further. Either way, that's notably shorter than any direct rival's range, let alone those of some less expensive EVs.