Rates updated July 2026 · Electricity: U.S. EIA · Range: EPA estimate, longest-range trim
Charging a Lexus RZ from empty to full at home costs about $15.67 at the US average electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh. Depending on where you live, that ranges from $10.88 in Louisiana to $41.07 in Hawaii.
Per mile, the Lexus RZ costs about 5.2¢ at the national average, versus about 14.3¢ for a 28-mpg gas car at $4.00 a gallon. Over 1,000 miles a month that's roughly $52 versus $143.
How long does a Lexus RZ take to charge at home?
| Charger | 20% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – 120V wall outlet (1.4 kW) | 38 h 49 min | 64 h 42 min | 5 |
| Level 2 – 32A (7.7 kW) | 6 h 40 min | 11 h 07 min | 27 |
| Level 2 – 40A / NEMA 14-50 (9.6 kW) | 5 h 21 min | 8 h 55 min | 34 |
| Level 2 – 48A hardwired (11.5 kW) | 4 h 28 min | 7 h 26 min | 40 |
Actual speed is limited by the car's onboard charger and slows near 100%. Check your trim's maximum AC charging rate before buying a 48A charger.
Your Lexus RZ charging cost calculator
Assumes Level 2 home charging at 90% efficiency and EPA-rated range. Electricity rates: EIA residential averages, July 2026.
Cost to charge a Lexus RZ in every state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 1,000 mi | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $10.88 | $36 | $107 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $10.93 | $36 | $107 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $11.22 | $37 | $106 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $11.47 | $38 | $105 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $11.73 | $39 | $104 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $11.75 | $39 | $104 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $11.79 | $39 | $104 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $11.82 | $39 | $104 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $12.26 | $41 | $102 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $12.28 | $41 | $102 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $12.29 | $41 | $102 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $12.44 | $41 | $102 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $12.59 | $42 | $101 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $12.82 | $43 | $100 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $12.86 | $43 | $100 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $12.97 | $43 | $100 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $13.06 | $43 | $99 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $13.15 | $44 | $99 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $13.16 | $44 | $99 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $13.24 | $44 | $99 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $13.50 | $45 | $98 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $13.59 | $45 | $98 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $13.66 | $45 | $97 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $13.68 | $45 | $97 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $13.77 | $46 | $97 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $13.77 | $46 | $97 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $13.92 | $46 | $97 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $14.03 | $47 | $96 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $14.31 | $48 | $95 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $14.54 | $48 | $95 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $14.93 | $50 | $93 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $15.02 | $50 | $93 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $15.81 | $53 | $90 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $16.31 | $54 | $89 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $16.44 | $55 | $88 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $16.64 | $55 | $88 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $18.32 | $61 | $82 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $18.58 | $62 | $81 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $19.72 | $66 | $77 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $20.32 | $68 | $75 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $20.67 | $69 | $74 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $21.55 | $72 | $71 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $22.76 | $76 | $67 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $24.20 | $80 | $62 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $24.67 | $82 | $61 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $25.58 | $85 | $58 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $26.09 | $87 | $56 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $27.73 | $92 | $51 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $28.76 | $96 | $47 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $41.07 | $136 | $6 |
Compare with other EVs
Tesla Model Y ($16.07), Tesla Model 3 ($16.07), Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($17.09), Toyota bZ ($15.20), Chevrolet Equinox EV ($17.29), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($18.51), Honda Prologue ($17.29), Cadillac LYRIQ ($20.75), Kia EV6 ($17.09), Kia EV9 ($20.30), Hyundai IONIQ 9 ($22.38), Nissan LEAF ($15.26), Volkswagen ID.4 ($16.68), Chevrolet Bolt ($13.22), Ford F-150 Lightning ($26.65), Tesla Cybertruck ($25.02) . Full-charge costs at the US average rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Lexus RZ?
About $15.67 at the US average home electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh, including typical Level 2 charging losses. It ranges from $10.88 in Louisiana to $41.07 in Hawaii.
How long does it take to charge a Lexus RZ at home?
On a 40-amp Level 2 charger (9.6 kW), going from 20% to 80% takes about 5 h 21 min, assuming the car accepts that rate. On a standard 120V outlet the same top-up takes about 38 h 49 min.
Is a Lexus RZ cheaper to run than a gas car?
At the US average electricity rate it costs about 5.2¢ per mile to charge at home, versus about 14.3¢ per mile for a 28-mpg car at $4.00 a gallon.