Lexus RZ 450e (20 inch wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus RZ 450e (20 inch wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2023 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 95 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 95 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as RZ 450e (20 inch wheels) and RZ 450e (20 inch Wheels). The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #12 of 166 (93th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #22 of 176 (88th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #28 of 194 (86th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus RZ 450e (20 inch wheels) placed highest in 2023 at #12 of 166, and lowest in 2025 at #28 of 194. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 102 | 87 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 196 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 102 | 87 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 196 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 102 | 87 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 196 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What RZ 450e (20 inch wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Lexus RZ 450e (20 inch wheels) burns 121 to 121 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $363 | $363 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $424 | $424 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $484 | $484 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $800 to $800 a year in fuel, or $7,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 95 mpg the Lexus RZ 450e (20 inch wheels) is 68 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,067 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lexus nameplates
Every Lexus model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.