Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Lexus RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
64/100#59 of 80 · Everyday
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $20,905
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Lexus RZLexus RZ
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 14%
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.7 cu ft· 3%
- Power- best on this row+70 kW· 44%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 53%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: RZ 550e |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: RZ 450e | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: RZ 500e |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Lexus RZ
Range
8075Charging
3435Performance
5287Practicality
8083
How much is each in the US?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Lexus RZ
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
lexus.com- 2026 450e
- $50,895
- 2026 450e AWD
- $50,895
- 2026 450e Premium AWD
- $53,095
- 2026 450e Luxury AWD
- $58,395
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
Which charges faster?
Lexus RZLexus RZ
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Lexus RZ
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Lexus RZ
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
- Lexus RZ
Which is cheaper to buy?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- $20,905
Where next
Compare with others
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac LyriqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $29,410
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $59,400
- Subaru SolterraSubaru Solterra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $38,495
- Honda PrologueNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 4 higher
- Score
- 61
- Price
- from $39,900
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 40 sources
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