Verdict
At RM429,888, the Lexus RZ undercuts the Lotus Eletre by RM69,112 and its RM335 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM1,440. It is also 298 mm shorter and 365 mm narrower, which matters in Malaysian car parks. The Eletre answers with serious hardware: 603 hp, a 112 kWh battery, 600 km range and 350 kW DC charging, against the RZ’s 308 hp, 71.4 kWh, 440 km and 150 kW. Choose the Lexus for the more manageable ownership case; choose the Lotus if distance and pace matter more than cost and size.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want to save RM69,112, pay RM1,105 less road tax annually and park a substantially narrower SUV.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you need 600 km range, 350 kW DC charging and 603 hp performance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RZ RM429,888; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Road tax: Lexus RZ RM335 per year; Lotus Eletre RM1,440 per year.
- Battery and range: Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh and 440 km; Lotus Eletre 112 kWh and 600 km.
- Charging: Lexus RZ 11 kW AC/150 kW DC; Lotus Eletre 22 kW AC/350 kW DC.
- Performance: Lexus RZ 308 hp, 435 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds; Lotus Eletre 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.5 seconds.
- Size and boot: Lexus RZ is 4,805 mm long with 522 litres; Lotus Eletre is 5,103 mm long with 688 litres.
RZ
- RM69,112 cheaper to buy.
- RM335 annual road tax versus RM1,440.
- Auto parking and unlimited-mileage five-year vehicle warranty.
- 440 km range trails the Eletre’s 600 km.
- 150 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging are lower than 350 kW and 22 kW.
- 522-litre boot is 166 litres smaller.
Eletre
- 603 hp and 710 Nm, with a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 112 kWh battery and 600 km range.
- 350 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- Costs RM69,112 more.
- RM1,440 annual road tax is RM1,105 higher.
- At 2,135 mm wide and 5,103 mm long, it takes up more room than the RZ.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM429,888✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 71.4 kWh | 112 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 440 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,805 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 2,125 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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RZ vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Lexus RZ or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is better for outright EV capability, with 600 km range, 603 hp and 350 kW DC charging. The Lexus RZ is the better fit for lower purchase cost, RM335 road tax and tighter parking spaces.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000 and the Lexus RZ costs RM429,888, so the Eletre carries a RM69,112 premium.
Which charges faster, the Lexus RZ or Lotus Eletre?
The Lotus Eletre charges faster on paper, supporting 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging. The Lexus RZ supports 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging.