Lexus TZ: Inside the Development Hub and the Charging Network Powering Japan's First Three-Row BEV SUV
SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 6, 2026 -- Lexus has pulled back the curtain on the TZ, its first-ever three-row battery electric SUV, and the story behind how it was built is just as compelling as the car itself. The world premiere took place on May 7 at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama — a sprawling development hub straddling the cities of Toyota and Okazaki in Aichi Prefecture — drawing media from across Japan and around the world to witness a significant milestone for the Lexus brand. From the way the rear seats cocoon passengers to a quietly refined drive that left testers genuinely surprised, the TZ is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious electric vehicles to come out of Japan, and the infrastructure to support it is growing alongside it.