Lexus TZ

The 2027 Lexus TZ is a full-size, three-row, all-electric SUV produced by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. It slots above the two-row RZ in the Lexus BEV lineup, making it the brand’s flagship battery-electric offering. Built on a dedicated EV platform with a 3,050 mm wheelbase and flat-floor architecture, it is configured exclusively as a six-seat AWD SUV using Lexus’ DIRECT4 dual-motor system. It rides on the same architecture as the Toyota bZ Highlander but gets a reworked body, a more upscale cabin, and a stronger all-wheel-drive powertrain — making it the first three-row all-electric vehicle in the Lexus lineup.

The TZ is offered with two lithium-ion battery options: 76.96 kWh and 95.82 kWh. Lexus estimates that a select trim with the larger battery will achieve an EPA range of roughly 300 miles — this figure is an estimate from Lexus, not yet a certified EPA result. On the charging side, the TZ is expected to feature an 11 kW onboard AC charger, with a 19 kW option available in some markets (unconfirmed for all regions). DC fast charging peaks at 150 kW, with a 10–80% charge taking roughly 35 minutes. The US model uses a NACS port with a Lexus-first 2-in-1 charging design that places AC and DC connectors side by side.

Pricing is not yet confirmed; Edmunds estimates a starting figure around $70,000 and top-spec models up to approximately $90,000. Early industry estimates from other sources peg the entry point closer to $60,000. No pricing has been announced for African or emerging markets, and grey-market availability is unlikely at launch given the model’s novelty. The TZ suits premium family buyers who need three-row seating and are unwilling to compromise on NVH refinement. Within the Lexus BEV range it sits above the RZ 450e and below the full-size LX (combustion). External rivals at a comparable price and segment include the Kia EV9 and the BMW iX xDrive50 — the Kia EV9 is the closest direct comparison by configuration, price band, and three-row EV positioning. The 2027 Lexus TZ is expected to reach North American dealers at the end of 2026, with Europe, Japan, China, and other international markets following in early 2027.

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