Verdict
The RM13,000 step from the Lexus RZ to the Volvo EX90 buys a far larger 111 kWh battery, 600 km range, 250 kW DC charging and seven seats. The Volvo is also much quicker, with 510 hp and 910 Nm for 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h, but it is a 5,037 mm-long, 2,704 kg SUV and its boot is only 310 litres with all seats in use. The RZ’s 522-litre boot, 440 km range and RM335 annual road tax make more sense for five-seat duty; the EX90’s road tax is RM965.
RZ
Pick the Lexus RZ if you need a five-seat EV with a 522-litre boot, lower RM335 annual road tax and a more compact 4,805 mm body.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 600 km range, 250 kW DC charging and substantially stronger 510 hp, 910 Nm performance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RZ RM429,888; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Battery and range: Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh and 440 km; Volvo EX90 111 kWh and 600 km.
- DC charging: Lexus RZ 150 kW; Volvo EX90 250 kW.
- Performance: Lexus RZ 308 hp, 435 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds; Volvo EX90 510 hp, 910 Nm and 4.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Lexus RZ five seats and 522 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Road tax: Lexus RZ RM335 yearly; Volvo EX90 RM965 yearly.
RZ
- 522-litre boot is 212 litres larger.
- Lower RM335 annual road tax.
- More compact 4,805 mm length.
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- 440 km range trails the EX90’s 600 km.
- 150 kW DC charging is 100 kW below the EX90.
EX90
- Seven seats with third-row USB-C ports.
- 111 kWh battery and 600 km range.
- 510 hp and 910 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
- RM13,000 higher purchase price.
- RM965 annual road tax versus RM335.
- 310-litre boot is smaller than the RZ’s 522 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM429,888✓ | RM442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 910 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 71.4 kWh | 111 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 440 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 250 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 | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,805 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,125 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| 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 with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery | 8-year/160,000 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 EX90 FAQ
Is the Lexus RZ or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better for seven-seat family use, range and charging, with 600 km and 250 kW DC capability. The Lexus RZ is the better fit if five seats and a 522-litre boot matter more, while its annual road tax is RM630 lower.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM13,000 more than the Lexus RZ: RM442,888 against RM429,888.
Which has the bigger boot, the Lexus RZ or Volvo EX90?
The Lexus RZ has the bigger quoted boot at 522 litres, compared with 310 litres for the seven-seat Volvo EX90.