Lexus TZ 2027 EV SUV Launches with 300-Mile Range
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- Lexus introduced the 2027 TZ, its first all-electric three-row SUV, based on the TNGA platform and sharing underpinnings with the upcoming Toyota Highlander BEV.
- Lexus equipped the TZ with two lithium-ion battery options—76.96 kWh and 95.82 kWh—enabling up to 300 miles of range on a single charge.
- Lexus made the upgraded DIRECT4 AWD system standard across all trims, delivering up to 420 horsepower and 3,500 lbs of towing capacity.
- Lexus included an NACS charging port on the US-spec TZ, allowing access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, and debuted a 2-in-1 charge port with side-by-side AC and DC connectors.
- Lexus launched the TZ with the latest Lexus Interface system, featuring customizable widgets, full-screen navigation, and EV-specific functions like EV Routing and EV Range Map.
- Lexus omitted a front trunk (frunk) from the TZ design, a notable absence compared to other EVs, though it may be offered as a future upgrade.
Why it matters: At an expected starting price of ~$60,000, the TZ undercuts rivals like the Rivian R1S and Lucid Gravity while matching the IONIQ 9’s positioning—making it a competitively priced luxury EV with mainstream charging access via NACS, but its 150 kW peak charging and lack of 800V architecture may limit appeal among tech-first buyers.
