Tesla Model Y vs Lexus RZ
The Tesla Model Y leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Lexus RZ leads on 10–80% charge.
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 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
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $1,905
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Model YTesla Model YLexus RZLexus RZ
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+57 mi· 22%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 4%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+75 kW· 50%
- Cargo space- best on this row+9.5 cu ft· 46%
- Power- best on this row+19 kW· 9%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.9 s faster· 28%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model Y | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: RZ 550e |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: RZ 450e | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | 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 Tesla Model Y if
Score by category
out of 100
Tesla Model YLexus RZ
Range
8975Charging
4635Performance
7487Practicality
8983
How much is each in the US?
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govLexus 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checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 57 mi
Which charges faster?
Lexus RZLexus RZ
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Lexus RZ
- Tesla Model Y
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 75 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model Y
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- $1,905
Where next
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Tesla Model Y vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 49 sources
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