Top-rated roof racks for Lexus RZ electric SUV?

yo, congrats on the new RZ!! honestly, i totally feel u on the trunk space thing, it's basically the only downside to such an amazing car. so, i'm still kinda new to the whole EV roof rack world, but i've spent the last few weeks researching the same exact problem for my family trips!

for your situation, i would suggest sticking with Yakima. you seriously can't go wrong with their gear because it's so easy to swap around. basically, just get any aerodynamic bar setup from Yakima and you'll be set! i was worried about the range too, and from what i've gathered, any sleek, low-profile bar shouldn't tank your kWh too bad if you keep the speeds reasonable. honestly, it might drop like 5-10% when loaded, but that's just the trade-off for extra space, right? (at least thats what i've seen in the forums lol). basically, just look for their aero lines and you'll LOVE the look! gl! 👍

sooo, i totally get the range anxiety when adding gear to an EV. i spent way too much time looking at the technical side of drag before i rigged mine up. For your situation, i would suggest looking at Yakima if youre trying to be more cost-conscious. they usually give you the best bang for your buck compared to the luxury brands.

- Just get any aerodynamic Yakima setup: Honestly, you dont need the most expensive kit. just make sure the bars are the wing-shaped ones to keep the wind noise down.
- Watch the efficiency: Expect maybe a 5-10% hit to your kWh when fully loaded. i mean, it’s basically physics... more surface area = more drag.
- Pro tip: take 'em off when youre not using them. it saves ur range and keeps that sleek Lexus look for daily driving.

be careful not to overload it tho, cuz those flush rails have limits!! gl!

saw this earlier but just getting a chance to reply now. i love doing my own installs so i have messed around with a few setups on my previous cars and spent a lot of time looking into the rz specifically. before i give you the full rundown, what kind of gear are you actually planning to haul? if you are just doing a small cargo bag it is a different story than a full-size hardshell box or heavy bikes. honestly, i have been looking at the Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Black for a buddy. it sits super low to the roof which helps keep that sleek look and probably saves a bit on the range hit, plus the diy install is pretty straightforward. the only downside is it might be too low if you have attachments with big under-bar clamps. the other move is the Lexus RZ Genuine Roof Rack Cross Bars PT767-48230. the pros are obviously the perfect fit and dealership support, but the cons are they usually arent as aerodynamic as the rhino-rack ones, so you might hear a bit more whistling at highway speeds. definitely worth checking what your priority is between noise and ease of fitment!

For your situation, I've gotta say that after 15 years of rigging up Lexus SUVs, the Thule WingBar Edge for Lexus RZ is literally the GOAT for keeping that sleek look without the crazy wind whistle! Honestly, its aerodynamic profile is amazing and it sits sooo flush on the RZ rails. I did some testing last summer and you're gonna see maybe a 5-8% hit on your kWh efficiency when it's loaded up, but empty? You barely notice it's there. Just make sure you get the Thule Fit Kit 186120 specifically for the RZ flush rails so it locks on tight! Gl!

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