The Lexus RZ 450e is the brand’s first electric vehicle, a midsize five-passenger crossover that leans heavily on the new Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra EVs. The RZ 450e has a flat floor, a 14-inch touch-screen, five USB ports, and a 71.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack, producing a net 308 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. The RZ 450e can hit 60 mph from rest in five seconds and has a maximum range of 354 kilometers when fitted with 18-inch wheels.

The base RZ 450e Signature starts at $68,200, with eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats, heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, ambient interior lighting, and a 10-speaker sound system. The optional Executive trim ($84,200) comes with a panoramic moonroof, hands-free power liftgate, faux suede seat coverings, knee-level front-seat radiant heater, head-up driver’s information display, and a 13-speaker Mark Levinson-brand sound system. The RZ 450e is a good place for Lexus to start with EVs and is expected to be well-outfitted and lively for a reasonable price.

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