Lexus has revealed a new top-of-the-range variant of its purpose-built electric SUV lineup, introducing the 2026 Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance as a new flagship. This model expands the small group of Lexus vehicles that carry the “F Sport Performance” designation. Until now, that badge has appeared on only a handful of Lexus offerings, including the RX500h and IS500, as well as a previous F Sport Performance version of the earlier RZ450e. Even though the latest RZ600e receives a power increase over other RZ grades, Lexus says its headline acceleration figure remains unchanged: the sprint from 0 to 100km/h is still quoted at 4.4 seconds, matching the RZ550e variant that forms the basis of this new flagship.
Power for the RZ600e F Sport Performance comes from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, with one electric motor mounted on each axle. Each unit is rated at 167kW and 268Nm, and together they deliver a peak combined output of 313kW. That total represents a modest increase of 13kW compared with the RZ550e, even though the stated output of each individual motor is the same as before. Lexus explains that the extra overall performance is not from new motors, but from changes in how the battery’s output is managed. Specifically, the company says it achieved the gain by “reassessing battery output limits” for the 77kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Range is another area where Lexus claims notable improvement. The RZ600e F Sport Performance is rated at up to 525km under Japan’s WLTC testing cycle, which is a meaningful step up from the RZ550e’s estimated 450km figure. While testing standards can differ from market to market, Lexus is positioning the RZ600e as not only more performance-focused, but also more capable in terms of driving distance between charges.
To further separate the RZ600e from the RZ550e F Sport, Lexus has made a series of chassis and braking upgrades. The suspension sits 20mm lower, and the front brakes feature larger 20-inch rotors, aimed at improving stopping performance and supporting more spirited driving. The vehicle also includes Lexus’s “Manual Drive” system, which simulates gear changes to create a more traditional, driver-involved feel despite being fully electric—an approach previously introduced on the RZ550e.
Another distinctive feature is the steering setup. The RZ600e uses a steer-by-wire system paired with a yoke-style steering wheel, but Lexus says this flagship receives a newly designed version of that yoke. The brand claims the updated arrangement delivers a more advanced, “next-generation” steering sensation.
Visually, the RZ600e F Sport Performance leans heavily into a more aggressive, special-edition look. It rides on 21-inch Enkei alloy wheels, wrapped in staggered tyres—255/40 R21 at the front and 295/35 R21 at the rear. Up front, it also gains blue-painted six-piston brake calipers. Carbon-fibre elements are prominent, including a carbon-fibre bonnet, roof, and various aerodynamic add-ons such as front, side, and rear skirts, along with a rear lip spoiler and an additional rear roof spoiler. Lexus also widens the wheel-arch mouldings and adds blue exterior accents on the roof, plus unique detailing around the headlights and on the door mouldings.
Inside, the RZ600e continues the F Sport theme with F Sport seats upholstered in Ultrasuede, complemented by blue accents on areas such as the instrument panel and the gear selector, details reserved for this F Sport Performance specification.
Lexus is marketing this version as a special edition, though it has not yet confirmed how many will be produced. The first RZ F Sport Performance release was limited to 100 vehicles, suggesting this could also be a restricted run. Buyers will be offered two two-tone colour combinations: Black paired with Hakugin II finished with a matte clear coat, or Black paired with Neutrino Gray. In Japan, pricing starts at ¥12,165,000, and Lexus notes this figure is lower than what Australian buyers paid for the outgoing RZ450e.
Even with these upgrades, Lexus still positions the F Sport Performance category below its full “F” models—vehicles such as the RC F and IS F. However, the additional power and more extensive hardware changes mean the RZ600e goes beyond the typical “F Sport” formula, which usually focuses mainly on handling and styling enhancements rather than a meaningful performance lift.