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Lexus RZ 500e EX

Price in South Africa, real specs & electric range — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026 Current version 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives Body style SUV
RZ RZ 500e EX is a South African SUV with a suv body and electric power.
ZAR 1,682,600
On-road in
ZAR 1,704,610
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 1,682,600
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,700
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,500
Insurance
ZAR 13,461
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 1,682,600
Estimated finance from ZAR 29,580/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Torque:268.6Nm (198 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:200mm (7.9″) Power:280kW (375 bhp) Electric Range:500km Total Driving Range:500km Battery:74.6kWh Boot522L (18.4 cu ft)

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On-road pricing varies by dealer. Range and charging figures are manufacturer test claims; weather, speed, traffic, charger output, battery temperature and driving style affect real results.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Lexus RZ 500e EX in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 29,580
Total Interest
ZAR 429,803
Total Payable
ZAR 1,774,803
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Lexus RZ 500e EX

RZ RZ 500e EX is a South African SUV with a suv body and electric power.

The Lexus RZ 500e EX is the entry derivative in the South African RZ range and is listed at R1 682 600. Output is listed as 280 kW with torque shown as Front 268.6; rear 268.6 Nm. 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives. This RZ 500e EX suits a premium-EV buyer with dependable home or workplace charging who wants Lexus refinement and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive who wants the entry point in the range. The Lexus RZ 500e EX is a rational entry choice when its R1 682 600 price, Dual electric e-Axles, Single-speed electric drive and AWD DIRECT4 solve a recurring need. For a buyer searching the RZ RZ 500e EX price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. An active listing describes the opportunity; a South African price reference of R1,682,600 and engine of Battery-electric powertrain describe the conditions around it. The RZ RZ 500e EX is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Electric power, the base trim and an active listing. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh a Single-Speed Reduction Gear transmission against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The RZ RZ 500e EX has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an SUV body and Electric power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. A Automatic transmission describes the opportunity; Electric power and the base trim describe the conditions around it for RZ RZ 500e EX. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for RZ RZ 500e EX

Lexus RZ — Quick Facts

Lexus RZ Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
RZ 550e F SPORT Flagship Electric 450 km (WLTP) Electric range450 km (WLTP) Total driving range450 km Automatic ZAR 1,977,600
RZ 500e EX Base Electric 500 km (WLTP) Electric range500 km (WLTP) Total driving range500 km Automatic ZAR 1,682,600
RZ 500e SE Top Electric 456 km (WLTP) Electric range456 km (WLTP) Total driving range456 km Automatic ZAR 1,860,400
RZ 600e F SPORT Performance Flagship Electric Total driving range525 km Automatic ZAR 2,628,500
RZ 600e F SPORT Discontinued Flagship Electric Not published Automatic —
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
RZ 550e F SPORT Flagship Electric 450 km (WLTP) Electric range450 km (WLTP) Total driving range450 km Automatic ZAR 1,977,600
RZ 500e EX Base Electric 500 km (WLTP) Electric range500 km (WLTP) Total driving range500 km Automatic ZAR 1,682,600
RZ 500e SE Top Electric 456 km (WLTP) Electric range456 km (WLTP) Total driving range456 km Automatic ZAR 1,860,400
RZ 600e F SPORT Performance Flagship Electric Total driving range525 km Automatic ZAR 2,628,500
RZ 600e F SPORT Discontinued Flagship Electric Not published Automatic —
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Lexus RZ Specifications

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Where the Lexus RZ Fits Best

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Who buys this

The RZ 500e EX is strongest for a premium-EV buyer with dependable home or workplace charging who wants Lexus refinement and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. The best buyer for RZ RZ 500e EX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare an active listing and a South African price reference of R1,682,600 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for RZ RZ 500e EX should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 280 kW is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
The RZ 500e EX should be driven through a merge and overtake with realistic passenger load. For highway buyers, the RZ RZ 500e EX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A Single-speed electric drive transmission helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
Practical fit is equally important: boot space 522 litres; ground clearance 200 mm; braked towing 750 kg. A Single-Speed Reduction Gear transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor electric alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

Lexus RZ 500e EX — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

RZ RZ 500e EX deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of RZ RZ 500e EX should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of Battery-electric powertrain, a power output of 280 kW and a Single-Speed Reduction Gear transmission can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Electric
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R1,682,600
  • ✓Engine: Battery-electric powertrain
  • ✓Power output: 280 kW
  • ✓Transmission: Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for RZ RZ 500e EX can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for RZ RZ 500e EX depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written RZ RZ 500e EX quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate RZ RZ 500e EX budget.
  • ✕A short RZ RZ 500e EX test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕RZ RZ 500e EX capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent RZ RZ 500e EX grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published RZ RZ 500e EX figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm RZ RZ 500e EX stock and support terms.

Lexus RZ FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Lexus RZ 500e EX is R1,682,600. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises RZ 550e F SPORT, RZ 500e EX, RZ 500e SE, RZ 600e F SPORT Performance. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Lexus RZ 500e EX is 200 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The RZ 500e EX is strongest for a premium-EV buyer with dependable home or workplace charging who wants Lexus refinement and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. The best buyer for RZ RZ 500e EX can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

The urban test for RZ RZ 500e EX should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 280 kW is only useful if access and visibility work in practice

The RZ 500e EX should be driven through a merge and overtake with realistic passenger load. For highway buyers, the RZ RZ 500e EX needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

Buyers researching the Lexus RZ often compare it with rivals such as BMW X5 , Mercedes-Benz GLE , Toyota Land Cruiser 300 , Volkswagen Touareg , BMW X6 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — range, charging, performance, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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