Lexus RZ vs Polestar 3

The Lexus RZ starts from $123,000 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 3 opens at $116,700. That makes the Polestar 3 the more affordable entry point by $6,300.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $135,300 and $128,370 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Lexus RZ and Polestar 3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Lexus RZ and 90% for the Polestar 3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Polestar 3 packs more ADAS features with 10 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Lexus RZ.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Polestar 3 adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus RZ misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Lexus RZ features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Polestar 3 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus RZ stands out with Apple CarPlay, V2L and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Lexus RZ uses a Electric Motor producing 230kW and 435Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.

The Polestar 3 responds with a Electric Motor making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds.

The Polestar 3 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 230kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RZ is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 71.4kWh (Lexus RZ) vs 92kWh (Polestar 3), giving WLTP ranges of 440km and 604km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Lexus RZ) vs 310kW (Polestar 3).

The Lexus RZ measures 4,805mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 95mm shorter than the Polestar 3 at 4,900mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 522L in the Lexus RZ and 597L in the Polestar 3, giving the Polestar 3 a 75L advantage.

For towing, the Polestar 3 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus RZ) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 3). Both match on warranty length.