2027 Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance: Flagship 313kW EV Confirmed for Australia

Lexus Australia has confirmed the local release of its most powerful electric vehicle to date, the 2027 Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance, scheduled to arrive in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2026. Priced at $135,000 before on-road costs, the flagship SUV commands a $30,080 premium over the RZ550e F Sport on which it is based.  

The RZ600e electric SUV will be rarer in the local market than the iconic V10-powered Lexus LFA, which recorded 10 Australian deliveries from its 500-unit global run in the 2010s. The nine allocated vehicles will be distributed across just eight of the brand's 31 national dealerships (Chatswood, Parramatta, Sutherland, Sydney City, Brighton, Blackburn, Brisbane, and Perth).  

Powertrain and Real-World Range Trade-Offs

The RZ600e utilizes an upgraded dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain, pairing 167kW/268Nm electric motors on both the front and rear axles to deliver a combined system output of 313kW. This represents a 13kW increase over the RZ550e and maintains a claimed 0–100km/h acceleration time of 4.4 seconds.

Energy is supplied by the same 77kWh lithium-ion battery pack utilized in the RZ550e. However, prospective buyers must factor in the efficiency penalties imposed by the aggressive aerodynamic body kit and larger rolling stock. The WLTP-certified driving range drops by 17km compared to the RZ550e, providing a maximum of 420km on a full charge.

Under the skin, the chassis has been heavily revised for dynamic driving. The F Sport Performance sits 20mm lower to the ground, supported by unique spring rates and dedicated front and rear performance dampers. Stopping power is provided by a significantly uprated braking system, utilizing 400mm front rotors clamped by blue six-piston calipers and 371mm rear rotors.

Technical and Dimension Specifications

Lexus RZ550e F Sport (Shared Standard Equipment):

• 14.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
• 13-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system and wireless smartphone charging
• Steer-by-wire system featuring an aircraft-style steering yoke
• Column-mounted paddle shifters enabling eight 'simulated' gear shifts
• Heated and ventilated front seats, and heated outboard rear seats

Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance (Adds over RZ550e):

• 313kW powertrain tune (up 13kW) and lowered sports suspension (-20mm)
• 21-inch matte-black Enkei alloy wheels with staggered Yokohama Advan Sport tyres
• High-performance braking package (400mm 6-piston front, 371mm rear)
• Comprehensive exterior carbon-fibre package: front lip spoiler, bumper, grille, bonnet vents, side rocker mouldings, door mouldings, rear diffuser, and dual tailgate-mounted rear spoilers
• Carbon-fibre wheel-arch tuning vanes mounted behind front and rear arches
• Ultrasuede interior upholstery across enlarged sports seats, instrument panel, doors, and shift-by-wire transmission knob
• Neutrino Grey two-tone paint standard, or Hakugin White matte two-tone finish ($5,000 premium)

2027 Lexus RZ Australian Pricing

The introduction of the RZ600e caps a restructured Lexus EV lineup. While the new flagship is priced at $135,000, this figure is roughly equivalent to the original 2023 launch pricing of the RZ450e Sports Luxury ($133,059), which saw its price slashed by $44,000 down to $91,000 earlier this year when it was relaunched as the upgraded RZ500e.