RZ 450e Doesn’t Have Regen Brakes? Seriously?

[destrosmith]

So I just came across a review of the RZ 450e, and apparently, someone’s saying it doesn’t have any regen on the brake pedal and doesn’t do one-pedal driving. Say what? I can’t believe that the brand known for pioneering blended braking would drop the ball on their EV. This feels like a total letdown. Anyone else feeling the same way?

 

[joshmojics]

That's fake news. It has regen braking.

 

[Haytham_Kenway]

Let’s clear the air! The RZ 450e absolutely has regenerative braking. You can choose from four levels of regen via the steering wheel paddles, which let you fine-tune how much energy recovery you get when decelerating. However, you’re correct that it doesn’t support one-pedal driving. That’s a design choice Lexus made, likely to maintain their trademark smooth driving dynamics.

It might feel like a step back compared to EVs with aggressive regen settings, but it’s more about blending regen with traditional braking seamlessly. If you’re after full-stop regen, this might not check that box, but the system still delivers solid energy recovery.