Toyota’s Lexus brand was caught testing a three-row electric SUV for the first time, expected to arrive as a higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV. Is Lexus launching a three-row electric SUV? After revealing the long-awaited Highlander BEV in February, Lexus is now preparing to introduce its three-row electric SUV. The electric Lexus TZ was spotted testing in Europe for the first time ahead of its expected debut later this year or in early 2027. Lexus currently offers the TX, a luxury three-row SUV available in gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions, while the all-electric model will likely be called the TZ. Advertisement - scroll for more content With Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus, preparing to unveil the new 2027 model soon, it’s expected to be a more upscale version of the Highlander BEV. Lexus has yet to publicly announce that the new TX (TZ) will be all-electric, but we have a good clue. Toyota filed a patent with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in 2023 for the names “Lexus TZ 450e” and “Lexus TZ 550e,” suggesting EV variants in the works. 2027 Lexus TZ byu/Saurta17 inLexus Although the prototype is still covered in camouflage, the images from Autoevolution reveal a few slight design changes from the Toyota Highlander EV, including the signature Lexus spindle grille. It will be based on the same modified version of Toyota’s TNGA-K platform that underpins the Highlander EV, which the company said is engineered to optimize interior space and efficiency. 2027 Toyota Highlander EV three-row electric SUV (Source: Toyota) Toyota’s three-row electric SUV will be available with two battery pack options: 77 kWh or 95.8 kWh, expected to provide up to 287 miles and 320 miles of range, respectively. The Highlander BEV will offer front and all-wheel-drive powertrains. The FWD version delivers 221 hp and 198 lb-ft of torque, while AWD models pack 338 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque. Measuring 198.8″ long, 78.3″ wide, and 67.3″ tall, with a wheelbase of 120.1″, the electric Highlander is slightly smaller than the current gas-powered 2026 Lexus TX. The Toyota Highlander BEV will go on sale later this year with prices expected to start at around $50,000. Lexus’ three-row electric SUV is expected to debut by the end of 2026 or early 2027, starting around $60,000 as a more upscale sibling to the Highlander. When the three-row Lexus SUV arrives, it will face an increasingly crowded segment with the Hyundai IONIQ 9, Lucid Gravity, Rivian R1S, Kia EV9, Volvo EX90, and Cadillac Vistiq, to name a few. Would you buy an electric Lexus SUV over the other luxury models? Let us know which one you’d choose in the comments. Stay up to date with the latest content by subscribing to Electrek on Google News. You’re reading Electrek— experts who break news about Tesla, electric vehicles, and green energy, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our YouTube channel for the latest reviews.
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