Lexus RZ vs Volvo EX60

The Lexus RZ starts from $84,500 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX60 opens at $86,990. That makes the Lexus RZ the more affordable entry point by $2,490.

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 $92,950 and $95,689 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Lexus RZ stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, V2L and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus RZ gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus RZ and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

The Lexus RZ uses a Electric Motor producing 280kW and 538Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Lexus RZ has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 275kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RZ is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Lexus RZ) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 460km and 610km.

The Lexus RZ measures 4,805mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 2mm longer than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 522L in the Lexus RZ and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 1L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg 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 (Volvo EX60). Both match on warranty length.