Lexus RZ500e Launched in the UAE: First Lexus EV Brings 375 hp, 460 km Range and an AED 255,000 Price Tag

Dubai: Lexus has launched its first fully electric model in the UAE. The RZ500e is a luxury electric SUV with 375 hp, all-wheel drive and a claimed range of up to 460 km. It arrives at a slow moment, as UAE new car sales fell 15 percent in August. Still, a premium EV from a trusted badge will catch attention. 

Here is what you get, from price to safety.

Price and Variant: What AED 255,000 Gets You

Lexus keeps it simple. One variant is on sale for now. It is the Platinum AWD, sold through Al-Futtaim Lexus, the official UAE distributor. That means no trim puzzles to solve. You pick a colour, and you are done.

Detail	Platinum AWD
Price	AED 255,000
Seller	Al-Futtaim Lexus
Body	Electric SUV

Power and Performance: 375 hp, Zero Fuss

Two electric motors drive all four wheels. Lexus calls the system DIRECT4. It shifts power between the front and rear wheels on its own. That should help grip when the road is dusty or wet.

Performance	Figure
Motors	Dual-motor
Power	375 hp
0-100 km/h	4.6 seconds
Drive	DIRECT4 all-wheel drive

Battery, Range and Charging: Ready for Daily Life

The 74.6 kWh battery gives up to 460 km on the WLTP cycle. Real-world range can drop in peak summer, when the cabin cooling works harder. For most daily commutes, that is still plenty. A home 22 kW three-phase charger gives you a full top-up overnight.

Charging	Figure
Battery	74.6 kWh
Range (WLTP)	Up to 460 km
AC (22 kW)	About 4 hours, 10-100%
DC fast (CCS2, up to 150 kW)	About 30 minutes, 10-80%

Exterior: The Spindle Grille Steps Back

Lexus has dropped its famous spindle grille. The front is now cleaner and more sculpted, with sharp LED headlights. A sloping roofline and angular rear complete a sleek, modern shape.

Exterior	Details
Front	Sculpted design, no traditional spindle grille
Lights	Sharp LED headlights
Shape	Sloping roofline, angular rear
Colours	Six single-tone and four two-tone options

Interior: Quiet, Plush and Well Connected

The cabin uses premium finishes and comes in three colour options. A 14-inch touchscreen sits at the centre. Heated and ventilated seats make the long summer days easier to handle.

Interior	Details
Screen	14-inch touchscreen
Seats	Ventilated front, heated front and rear
Audio	13-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound
Colours	Three interior options

Safety: Lexus Safety System+ 3.0

The RZ500e comes with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. It works alongside DIRECT4 to support everyday driving. Lexus has not shared a full feature list yet. Check the exact driver aids with your dealer.

Availability and Competition

The RZ500e launched alongside the ES 500e electric sedan. Lexus has not shared an exact on-sale date. It also has not named its rivals. Buyers on a smaller budget can still get a sporty look for less, such as the Peugeot 408 fastback, which starts near AED 121,000.

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