Earlier this week, Lexus officially confirmed that its Lexus RZ model has gained access to the Tesla Supercharging network in North America (with over 25,000 stalls available to Tesla’s NACS partners). It should make long-distance travel in Lexus EVs much easier.

The announcement mirrors those from Toyota (bZ and bZ4X models) and Subaru (Solterra model), which were issued in October. All three cars are essentially cousins, offered by the three Japanese brands with only minor differences.

All Lexus RZ EVs can use the Tesla Supercharging network. The latest 2026 model year version has a NACS charging port, so the access is direct. The older 2023-2025 Lexus RZ can connect through a NACS-to-CCS1 adapter.

Available Tesla Superchargers (and other compatible charging points) can be found in the Lexus app. According to the manufacturer, Lexus EV drivers in the US now have access to a total of over 76,000 public AC and DC charging stations.

Adapters

2026 Lexus RZ Access

The 2026 Lexus RZ is natively equipped with a NACS (SAE J3400) charging port for AC and DC charging scenarios. It does not require an adapter to use Tesla Superchargers and other NACS charging points (AC or DC).

Moreover, the 2026 Lexus RZ comes standard with adapters that allow backward compatibility with CCS1 DC fast chargers (CCS1-to-NACS adapter) and SAE J1772 AC charging points (J1772-to-NACS adapter).

“All 2026 Lexus BEVs will come standard with adapters that allow backward compatibility to charge at SAE J1772 and Combined Charging System (CCS) stations, providing even greater convenience and flexibility.“

2023-2025 Lexus RZ Access

The 2023-2025 Lexus RZ generations feature a CCS1 charging port, which is directly compatible with CCS1 DC fast chargers and SAE J1772 AC charging points.

Lexus announced that it will provide complimentary NACS-to-CCS1 charging adapters to its existing customers, allowing them also to use Tesla Superchargers (and other NACS DC fast chargers). Only Lexus-supplied adapters are permitted for use.

“Starting this month, model year 2023-25 Lexus RZ drivers will receive a letter from Lexus directing them to contact their dealer to receive one complimentary NACS charging adapter[3].

Like all Lexus Genuine Accessories, these adapters meet Lexus’s standards for durability and quality and are the only adapter units that come with the assurance of Lexus warranty coverage.”

“[3] Charging a Toyota or Lexus vehicle with an unauthorized accessory may void the vehicle’s warranty and may negatively impact vehicle performance and safety.”

There has been no word about a NACS-to-J1772 AC adapter, but that’s not currently important, as the vast majority of AC charging points are SAE J1772 anyway.

Plug & Charge

The new 2026 Lexus RZ comes standard with Plug & Charge, which can initiate a charging session and handle the payment (after a one-time configuration).

“To make charging even simpler, 2026 model year BEVs will have Plug & Charge, which can initiate charging by simply plugging in after a one-time enrollment setup through the Lexus app.”

Initially, the new Plug & Charge feature is available only for the Tesla Supercharging network — other charging networks (Lexus mentioned Ionna, ChargePoint, and EVgo as examples) to follow.

As we understand, users of 2023-2025 Lexus RZs (without Plug & Charge) can initiate a charging session and pay for charging only through the Tesla app.

Apple Maps EV Routing

Just like in Toyota EVs, Lexus EVs get Apple Maps EV Routing, which can help to plan a long-distance trip, including DC fast charging stops.

“To further complement the BEV ecosystem, Lexus recently introduced support for Apple Maps EV Routing via Apple CarPlay. Available for all 2023 and newer Lexus RZ models, Apple Maps can now access real-time vehicle information to efficiently navigate iPhone users to compatible chargers on the way to their destinations, taking into account factors like battery performance and elevation changes.”

2026 Lexus RZ

Range

The battery capacity of the 2026 Lexus RZ 350e and RZ 450e amounts to 74.69 kWh (compared to 72.8 kWh and 71.4 kWh in 2025 model year cars). The top-of-the-line RZ 550e version is equipped with a 76.96-kWh battery.

According to the Japanese company, the EPA Combined range of the 2026 RZ 350e with 18-inch wheels is 301 miles (284 miles with optional 20-inch wheels). The all-wheel drive RZ 450e can go up to 264 miles (257 miles with optional 20-inch wheels).

The RZ 550e has the most power, but its EPA Combined range is only 229 miles (with 20-inch wheels).

Charging

The 2026 Lexus RZ’s charging specs are significantly improved over previous models. The car comes with a NACS (SAE J3400) charging inlet for both AC and DC charging, as well as adapters for backward compatibility. It also has the Plug & Charge feature.

DC fast charging from 10 to 80% state of charge is possible in 30 minutes at up to 150 kW (compared to 30-35 minutes in the older versions). The onboard charger is rated at 11 kW (compared to 7.6 kW in the 2023-2025 RZ).

As with some other new Japanese EVs, the car’s weak point is the location of the charging port on the front-right (passenger side). This might be convenient when Supercharging at V3 Tesla Superchargers (the ones with short charging cables), but not necessarily at home on a daily basis — especially in tight garages.

Prices

The 2026 Lexus RZ 350e starts at an MSRP of $46,000 (plus a $1,295 destination charge). The more capable RZ 450e costs at least $3,500 more, while the RZ 550e starts at an MSRP of $57,000.

Who Will Be Next?

The list of Tesla’s NACS partners is slowly approaching 20 companies, including (chronologically): Ford, Rivian, General Motors (Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC), Volvo, Polestar, Nissan, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, Honda, Acura, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, Porsche, Toyota (including Lexus), and Subaru. The Subaru brand is still in the “Coming Soon” category, but it’s just a matter of an update.

The “Coming Soon” list includes BMW and Volkswagen (still without access, as expected in June/July).

There are also a few companies not listed at all, such as Stellantis, Mazda (now without an EV on the market), Mitsubishi (also without an EV), and some more exotic nameplates.

Ultimately, all EV manufacturers in North America are expected to become Tesla’s NACS partners, as the network holds a huge market share of over 50% of DC charging stalls. Meanwhile, other charging networks have started deploying chargers with NACS (SAE J3400) connectors, while manufacturers are now launching their first EVs with NACS charging inlets (see a list of NACS-compatible models here).

The locations of Tesla Superchargers can be seen on Tesla’s interactive Supercharging map (visible here). It allows users to filter results to show which Superchargers are available to NACS partners (which includes about two-thirds of the North American network).