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Hongqi EHS5 vs Lexus RZ
Selected trimBasic342 mi · 85 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Hongqi EHS5 leads on motorway range and charging speed, while the Lexus RZ leads on value for money and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Hongqi EHS5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Lexus RZ if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Lexus RZ edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueLexus
Hongqi
0
Lexus
4.5
Motorway RangeHongqi
Hongqi
7.7
Lexus
6.8
Family
Hongqi
6.1
Lexus
5.8
Too close to call
ChargingHongqi
Hongqi
6.7
Lexus
5.2
Cost Per MileLexus
Hongqi
4.9
Lexus
8.1
City Driving
Hongqi
2.7
Lexus
3
Too close to call
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | Hongqi EHS5Basic | Lexus RZ350e Premium FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £53,995 |
| Official range | 342 miles | 353 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 450 L | 522 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.5 sec (better) | 7.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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Hongqi EHS5
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Length
Hongqi EHS54,760mm-45mm
Lexus RZ4,805mm
Width
Hongqi EHS51,920mm
Lexus RZ1,895mm-25mm
Height
Hongqi EHS51,660mm
Lexus RZ1,635mm-25mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Hongqi EHS5Basic | Lexus RZ350e Premium FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,920 mm | 1,895 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 11.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 480 mm spare | 505 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Hongqi EHS5Basic | Lexus RZ350e Premium FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 450 L | 522 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1451 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 750 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Hongqi EHS5 Basic |  Lexus RZ 350e Premium FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.76m | 4.80m+45mm |
| Width | 1.92m | 1.90m-25mm |
| Height | 1.66m | 1.64m-25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.85m-50mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 200mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 450L | 522L* (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1451L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 11.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,015kg | 1,995kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh (better) | 77kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 342 mi | 353 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £53,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
* Lexus RZ: Boot volume is measured to VDA and includes the underfloor storage area.
* Lexus RZ: WLTP figure is provisional prior to final homologation; quoted on 18-inch wheels (20-inch wheels reduce it).
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Hongqi EHS5Basic | Lexus RZ350e Premium FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 342 miles | 353 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles | 294 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Hongqi EHS5Basic | Lexus RZ350e Premium FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.5 sec (better) | 7.5 sec |
| Power | 253 kW (better) | 165 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm (better) | 269 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Hongqi EHS5 Basic
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant81%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist82%
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Hongqi EHS5 and Lexus RZ like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the Hongqi EHS5 and 294 miles for the Lexus RZ - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 20 minutes in the Hongqi EHS5 and 30 in the Lexus RZ, so the Hongqi EHS5 loses less time at each stop.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Hongqi EHS5 or the Lexus RZ?
The two are within 25 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 505 mm of total clearance for the Lexus RZ and about 480 mm of total clearance for the Hongqi EHS5.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .