Lexus RZ vs Volvo EC40
The Volvo EC40 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Lexus RZ leads on cargo space.
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
SUV
2026 Volvo EC40
1 of 10 versions
No US price yet
67/100#50 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lexus RZLexus RZEC40Volvo EC40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+34 mi· 13%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 7%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.4 cu ft· 45%
- Power- best on this row+45 kW· 24%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2 s faster· 29%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lexus RZ | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: RZ 550e | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| 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 | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 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 | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lexus RZ if
Pick the Volvo EC40 if
Score by category
out of 100
Lexus RZVolvo EC40
Range
7583Charging
3549Performance
8756Practicality
8359
How much is each in the US?
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checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Volvo EC40
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volvo EC40EC40
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
- Volvo EC40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 34 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EC40EC40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Lexus RZ
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Lexus RZ
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lexus RZ
- Volvo EC40
- 7.3 sversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Where next
Compare with others
Lexus RZ vs
Volvo EC40 vs
- Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen ID.4 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $45,095
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 2 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $39,995
- Subaru UnchartedSubaru Uncharted scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $43,795
- Genesis Electrified GV70Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $58,500
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 39 sources
Every source link (106)
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