Lexus RZ 0–60 Times
The Lexus RZ 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lexus RZ is the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Premium Direct4 (20" Wheels), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lexus RZ is the 2024 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury (20" Wheels), which took 6.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.50 seconds at 88.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Lexus RZ tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.05 seconds at 96.18 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.60sec
2023 450e Premium Direct4 (20" Wheels) · stock
Average 0–60
5.25sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.05sec
@ 96.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.90sec
2024 300e Luxury
Across 4 verified runs, the Lexus RZ ranges from 4.60 to 6.90 seconds 0–60, with a 5.25-second average.
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Lexus RZ Performance Overview
Lexus's RZ entered production in 2023 to 2024 as an all-electric luxury crossover, and across 4 verified tests spanning those two model years, the XA10 generation shows a tightly grouped but distinct performance spread. From launch, output ranged from 201 to 308 hp, with the single-motor 300e and dual-motor Direct4 450e defining the lineup. The early benchmark came immediately: the 2023 450e Premium Direct4 (20" Wheels) set the model's quickest recorded run at 4.6 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.5-second quarter-mile at 99 mph, establishing the upper edge of RZ performance in the data.
Through 2024, the same XA10 formula continued with no powertrain shift beyond the existing electric configurations, but tested results showed the range between trims and wheel packages clearly. The 2024 450e Luxury Direct4 (20" Wheels) reached 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, while the 2023 450e Luxury Direct4 (20" Wheels) did it in 4.8. At the other end, the 2024 300e Luxury (20" Wheels) posted 6.9 seconds to 60 mph. As it stands today, the RZ remains a battery-electric model line only, with the current XA10 generation covering a 4.6-to-6.9-second 0-60 window and averaging 14.05 seconds in the quarter-mile.
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Lexus RZ 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XA10 | 2023–present | 5.25s | 4.60s — 2023 450e Premium Direct4 (20" Wheels) | 4 | The XA10 generation (2023–present) averaged 5.25 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2023 450e Premium Direct4 (20" Wheels) at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 201 to 308 hp across Elec, Elec 63.4-kWh configurations. |
XA10
2023–present
Avg 0–60
5.25s
Fastest
4.60s
Tests
4
2023 450e Premium Direct4 (20" Wheels)
The XA10 generation (2023–present) averaged 5.25 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2023 450e Premium Direct4 (20" Wheels) at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 201 to 308 hp across Elec, Elec 63.4-kWh configurations.
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Lexus RZ 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 2 years
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2024 Lexus RZ
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.50
sec
Recorded Tests
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#04
2024 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury (20" Wheels)
6.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 88.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.8 mph
- Engine
- Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 196 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,135 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.6 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 114 C / 96 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
How we verify Lexus RZ performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus RZ trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus RZ 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lexus RZ performance FAQs
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The 2024 Lexus RZ on record is the RZ 300e Luxury with 20-inch wheels, and it runs 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. That test also recorded a 15.5-second quarter-mile at 88.8 mph. It uses a 201-hp electric powertrain and front-wheel drive.
The quickest Lexus RZ on record is the 2023 RZ 450e Premium Direct4 with 20-inch wheels. Its best verified 0-60 mph time is 4.6 seconds, making it the fastest RZ tested so far. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result at 13.5 seconds with a 99-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Lexus RZ is also the overall fastest one tested: the 2023 RZ 450e Premium Direct4 with 20-inch wheels. Its best 0-60 mph run is 4.6 seconds. There are no modified RZ results in the current records, so the fastest stock and fastest overall results are the same.
Across two verified tests, the Lexus RZ 450e Premium Direct4 with 20-inch wheels averages 4.65 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 4.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest RZ trim currently on record and the strongest benchmark within the model lineup.
The Lexus RZ 450e Luxury Direct4 with 20-inch wheels has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds. That places it just behind the quicker 450e Premium Direct4, which has a best of 4.6 seconds. Both are notably quicker than the front-wheel-drive 300e Luxury.
The RZ 450e Premium Direct4 is quicker. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 4.6 seconds, while the RZ 450e Luxury Direct4 posts 4.8 seconds. The gap is 0.2 second in favor of the Premium trim, based on verified runs with both using 20-inch wheels.
The tested RZ 450e trims are substantially quicker than the RZ 300e Luxury. The fastest 450e result is 4.6 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2024 RZ 300e Luxury records 6.9 seconds. That is a 2.3-second difference from 0-60 mph between the quickest 450e and the tested 300e.
The XA10 Lexus RZ, which covers the first generation starting in 2023, averages 5.25 seconds from 0-60 mph across four tests. The quickest XA10 run is 4.6 seconds by the 2023 RZ 450e Premium Direct4 with 20-inch wheels. Power outputs tested range from 201 to 308 hp.
The fastest XA10 Lexus RZ is the 2023 RZ 450e Premium Direct4 with 20-inch wheels. It reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, which stands as the best first-generation RZ result on record. Within the XA10 range, no other tested trim has gone quicker than that benchmark.
Across all four Lexus RZ tests, the average quarter-mile is 14.05 seconds at 96.2 mph. The quickest run belongs to the 2023 RZ 450e Premium Direct4 with 20-inch wheels at 13.5 seconds and 99 mph. The 2024 RZ 300e Luxury runs a slower 15.5-second quarter-mile at 88.8 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus RZ can do, not a single marketing claim.
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