First Toyota, now Lexus improves older EVs

Lexus Canada announced several improvements for the 2023 to 2025 Lexus RZ, including an expanded charge network.

2023 Lexus RZ
The 2023-25 Lexus RZ is gaining new features. – Lexus Canada photo

Several weeks ago, Toyota Canada announced improvements for the 2023 to 2025 bZ4X and now Lexus is following suit with similar upgrades for its battery-electric vehicles from the same model years.

Lexus Canada announced what it called several initiatives to enrich guests’ ownership experiences of BEVs, including the 2023 to 2025 RZ as well as the updated 2026 RZ and all-new ES. The RZ, by the way, is based on the Toyota bZ4X, which in 2026 was renamed bZ.

First off, all Lexus BEVs are getting an expanded charge network as they’ll be able to charge on the Tesla Supercharger network.

Lexus EV drivers can find Tesla Superchargers and other compatible charging stations through the Lexus app. The app can also be used to start, stop and pay for charging on owners’ smartphones.

Tesla Superchargers use a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port, while the 2023 to 2025 Lexus RZ has a Combined Charging System (CCS) port.

Lexus Canada said owners or 2023-25 RZs will receive a letter with instructions to contact their dealer for one complimentary NACS charging adapter per vehicle.

The charging will be even simpler on the company’s 2026 EVs, including the RZ and ES, as they’re getting Plug & Charge capabilities, which is available with an active Remote Connect trial or subscription.

Plug & Charge simplifies paying for charging at partner charging stations. It allows you to simply plug in and charge without having to worry about making payments each time. A one-time Plug & Charge payment setup is required through the Lexus app’s Wallet.

Lexus EVs are also getting access to Apple Maps EV Routing via the vehicle’s Apple CarPlay. This routing tool allows drivers to use real-time vehicle information to find compatible charging stations on the way to their destination.

More information on Lexus’ BEVs is available on the company’s website.


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