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Lexus RZ 500e SE

Price in Rustenburg, 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 SE is a South African SUV with a suv body and electric power.
ZAR 1,860,400
On-road in
ZAR 1,885,393
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 1,860,400
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 16,744
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 1,860,400
Estimated finance from ZAR 32,769/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:456km Total Driving Range:456km 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 SE 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 32,769
Total Interest
ZAR 476,139
Total Payable
ZAR 1,966,139
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 SE

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

The Lexus RZ 500e SE is the high-specification derivative in the South African RZ range and is listed at R1 860 400. 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 SE suits a premium-EV buyer with dependable home or workplace charging who wants Lexus refinement and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive who wants the high-specification point in the range. The Lexus RZ 500e SE is a rational high-specification choice when its R1 860 400 price, Dual electric e-Axles, Single-speed electric drive and AWD DIRECT4 solve a recurring need. The RZ RZ 500e SE 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 active listing and a South African price reference of R1,860,400; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For a buyer searching the RZ RZ 500e SE price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. Electric power describes the opportunity; the top trim and an active listing describe the conditions around it. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh engine choices of Dual electric e-Axles; 280 kW; Front 268.6; rear 268.6 Nm; Single-speed electric drive; AWD DIRECT4 against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. A proper look at the RZ RZ 500e SE begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, an SUV body sits beside Electric power, while a Automatic transmission sets a practical boundary. The useful starting points are a Automatic transmission and Electric power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for RZ RZ 500e SE. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for RZ RZ 500e SE

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 SE is strongest for a premium-EV buyer with dependable home or workplace charging who wants Lexus refinement and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. A shopper researching RZ RZ 500e SE should separate need from showroom appeal

City
Around town, RZ RZ 500e SE should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a Single-Speed Reduction Gear transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a Single-speed electric drive transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
The RZ 500e SE should be driven through a merge and overtake with realistic passenger load. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the RZ RZ 500e SE out with the load it normally carries. A South African price reference of R1,860,400 gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of Battery-electric powertrain feels on a gradient
Off-Road
Practical fit is equally important: boot space 522 litres; ground clearance 200 mm; braked towing 750 kg. If the RZ RZ 500e SE will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a Single-speed electric drive transmission against the stated drivetrain

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

RZ RZ 500e SE is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an active listing and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 280 kW. A fair review of RZ RZ 500e SE should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of the top trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R1,860,400 can be valuable for the right driver for RZ RZ 500e SE. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for RZ RZ 500e SE. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for RZ RZ 500e SE

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Electric
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R1,860,400
  • ✓Engine: Battery-electric powertrain
  • ✓Power output: 280 kW
  • ✓Transmission: Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for RZ RZ 500e SE can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for RZ RZ 500e SE depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written RZ RZ 500e SE quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate RZ RZ 500e SE budget.
  • ✕A short RZ RZ 500e SE test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕RZ RZ 500e SE capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent RZ RZ 500e SE grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published RZ RZ 500e SE figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm RZ RZ 500e SE stock and support terms.

Lexus RZ FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Lexus RZ 500e SE is R1,860,400. 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 SE 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 SE is strongest for a premium-EV buyer with dependable home or workplace charging who wants Lexus refinement and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. A shopper researching RZ RZ 500e SE should separate need from showroom appeal

Around town, RZ RZ 500e SE should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a Single-Speed Reduction Gear transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a Single-speed electric drive transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around...

The RZ 500e SE should be driven through a merge and overtake with realistic passenger load. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the RZ RZ 500e SE out with the load it normally carries.

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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