Comparison

Lexus RZ vs Volvo EX30

350e (18-inch wheels) vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Lexus RZ 301 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX30 $38,950 vs $46,000
Faster charging Volvo EX30 28 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,100 vs $4,500

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Lexus RZ
301 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX30
$149/mi vs $153/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX30
28 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volvo EX30
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volvo EX30
5.1 s vs 7.1 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Lexus RZ and Volvo EX30
Spec Lexus RZ Volvo EX30
Trim used 350e (18-inch wheels) Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $46,000 $38,950 (better)
Range 301 mi (better) 261 mi
Efficiency 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 70.5 kWh (better) 65 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 153 kW (better)
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 30 min 28 min (better)
Roadtrip score 75.9 (better) 70.2
Miles added (15 min est.) 93 mi (better) 84 mi
USD per mile of range 153 $/mi 149 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 7.1 s 5.1 s (better)
Top speed 99 mph 112 mph (better)
Cargo 18 cu ft (better) 11 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 3,086 lb (better)

Pick the Lexus RZ if…

  • You drive long days: 301 vs 261 miles of rated range.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $4,500 in energy over 5 years.
  • You haul gear: 18 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Pick the Volvo EX30 if…

  • You want the lower price: $38,950 vs $46,000 to start, $7,050 less.
  • You tow: rated for 3,086 lb vs 1,653 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.1 vs 7.1 seconds.

Availability: Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Lexus RZ vs Volvo EX30

Charging mixLexus RZVolvo EX30
Efficiency266 Wh/mi290 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,000$3,300
80% home, 20% public DC$4,100$4,500
All public DC fast charging$8,500$9,300

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 RZVolvo EX30
First leg (90% to 10%)205 mi177 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop179 mi155 mi
Fast-charge stops23
Time spent chargingabout 60 minabout 85 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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