Lexus TZ Makes Its World Premiere — The Luxury Take on a Growing TNGA-K EV Family
Lexus TZ Makes Its World Premiere
Lexus today revealed the TZ, its first battery-electric three-row SUV, at a global premiere on May 7, 2026. The TZ slots into Lexus's growing EV lineup as a full-size luxury SUV, riding the same Toyota New Global Architecture-K (TNGA-K) platform that underpins the Toyota Highlander EV and the recently announced Subaru Getaway. Deliveries in North America are planned for late 2026.
A Platform Shared Across Three Brands
The Lexus TZ is the third model to emerge from Toyota's TNGA-K EV architecture, following the Toyota Highlander EV and the Subaru Getaway that premiered in April 2026. All three share the same basic body structure — 5,100 mm long, 1,990 mm wide, 3,050 mm wheelbase — along with the same NMC battery options, 150 kW DC fast-charging capability, and NACS charge port for North America.
The platform is not an EV-exclusive architecture; it is adapted from Toyota's existing TNGA-K underpinnings used across multiple combustion and hybrid models. Each brand differentiates through tuning, powertrains, trim levels, and market focus.
| Lexus TZ | Toyota Highlander EV | Subaru Getaway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Luxury E-SUV | Mid E-SUV | Mid E-SUV |
| World premiere | May 2026 | — | April 2026 |
| Delivery start | Late 2026 | Available | Early 2027 |
| Markets | US, Canada | US, Canada | US, Canada |
Lexus TZ Variants
The TZ launches with two battery configurations, both AWD only.
TZ 96 kWh AWD
The flagship variant pairs a 95.8 kWh (90 kWh usable) NMC battery with twin permanent-synchronous motors — one per axle — producing 300 kW (408 hp) and 537 Nm of combined torque. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.4 seconds.
- Battery: 95.8 kWh gross / 90 kWh net, NMC
- Motors: 2× PSM — 150 kW / 269 Nm each
- System output: 300 kW / 537 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 5.4 s
- Top speed: 180 km/h
- WLTP range: 530 km
- Max DC charging: 150 kW
- AC charging: 11 kW onboard
TZ 77 kWh AWD
The standard-range variant uses a 77 kWh (72 kWh usable) NMC battery with the same dual-motor AWD setup, also rated at 300 kW. EPA-estimated range for this variant has not yet been officially announced.
- Battery: 77 kWh gross / 72 kWh net, NMC
- Motors: 2× PSM — 150 kW / 269 Nm each
- System output: 300 kW / 537 Nm
- Top speed: 180 km/h
- Max DC charging: 150 kW
- AC charging: 11 kW onboard
How Does the TZ Differ from Its Platform Siblings?
All three TNGA-K EVs share dimensions and charging hardware, but differ in powertrain tuning, interior positioning, and market intent.
Versus the Toyota Highlander EV: The Highlander is the accessible mainstream alternative, offered as FWD or AWD and starting with the same 77 kWh or 95.8 kWh battery. Where the Highlander AWD 95.8 kWh makes 252 kW and hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, the Lexus TZ 96 kWh raises that to 300 kW and a 5.4-second sprint. The TZ also targets a higher price segment (Luxury vs. Mid) and differentiates through cabin materials, sound insulation, and the Lexus design language — including a distinctive spindle grille interpretation and TZ-specific bodywork. The Highlander offers a FWD option; the TZ is AWD-only.
Versus the Subaru Getaway: The Getaway, which premiered in April 2026 for the US and Canadian markets, uses a different motor configuration — an asynchronous motor on the front axle paired with a PMSM on the rear — and produces a higher peak of 313 kW, resulting in a 4.9-second 0–100 km/h time. It also includes Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) as standard, a feature absent on the TZ. The Getaway is aimed squarely at the North American volume market rather than luxury buyers.
| TZ 96 kWh | Highlander AWD 95.8 kWh | Getaway AWD 95.8 kWh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 kW | 252 kW | 313 kW |
| Torque | 537 Nm | 438 Nm | 438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 4.9 s |
| V2L | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| V2H | — | — | Standard |
| Price segment | Luxury | Mid | Mid |
Charging and Features
All TZ variants support:
- 150 kW DC fast charging (NACS connector in North America)
- 11 kW AC onboard charging
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) at 1,500 W — enough to power camping equipment or charge other devices
- Battery preconditioning — automatic when navigating to a charger, or triggered manually
- Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, and Custom
Ground clearance is 203 mm with MacPherson strut front suspension and double-wishbone rear. Towing capacity is 1,500 kg.
Availability
The Lexus TZ is confirmed for the United States and Canada, with deliveries planned to begin in late 2026. No European or Asian availability has been announced.
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