Comparison
Lexus RZ vs Tesla Model 3
350e (18-inch wheels) vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model 3 363 mi vs 301 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,490 vs $46,000
Faster charging Lexus RZ 30 min vs 36 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model 3 $4,100 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 301 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $153/mi
Charging winner
Lexus RZ
30 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
250 Wh/mi vs 266 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model 3
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model 3
4.9 s vs 7.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Lexus RZ | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 350e (18-inch wheels) | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $46,000 | $42,490 (better) |
| Range | 301 mi | 363 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 70.5 kWh | 82 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 208 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min (better) | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 75.9 | 79.1 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 93 mi | 96 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 153 $/mi | 117 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 s | 4.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 21 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,205 lb (better) |
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- Slight edge on charging speed: 10-80% in 30 vs 36 minutes.
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if…
- You want the lower price: $42,490 vs $46,000 to start, $3,510 less.
- You drive long days: 363 vs 301 miles of rated range.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 7.1 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Lexus RZ vs Tesla Model 3
| Charging mix | Lexus RZ | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 266 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,000 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,100 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,500 | $8,000 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Lexus RZ | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 205 mi | 247 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 179 mi | 216 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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