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Originally Posted by Sasquachulator
The general consensus with the Lexus RZ is that its a good Lexus, but a meh EV. Same as the other eTNGA offerings (Bz4X/Solterra). EV tech wise it seems to just be "good enough", which is probably all it needed to be. Otherwise you have to chase the latest Tesla tech and it costs money to do so. the latest Ioniq (which to be fair if you DONT get the topmost trim you get something a little more comparable to what the Toyota cars provide), the VW ID cars are pretty much known to be mostly bleh and comparable, and the Chevy Bolt (EV fanboys favorite "cheap" EV) has equally comparable specs.
The Toyota triplets seem to be better than the Leaf, and "better than the leaf" seems to be the bare minimum to get a passable EV out there, so i dont think they're as bad as its made out to be. you read about how people get one and end up liking it, i think its because...it doesnt feel like a rolling smartphone. It feels like a car that is powered by electricity.
Sure range and charging are the toyota triplets biggest drawbacks but EV fanboys seem to completely forget all about the "charge at home" or "the average driver only drives so many miles " EV positives when it comes to the Toyota cars.
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While lots of people want and like Tesla or an EV that looks like an EV, there are many people who just want something that looks like an ICE vehicle and doesn't scream EV or doesn't have the Tesla ethos of design. This looks more EV than most Lexus vehicles because it doesn't need a grill, and not having a grill is better for aerodynamics, but besides that, this is the EV for someone who just wants something that looks like a typical Lexus.