2026 Lexus ES Price Surprise: The Cheapest Model Is Electric

"The cheapest 2026 Lexus ES is the fully electric ES350e, which starts at $48,795. The ES350h hybrid starts at $50,995—about $2,200 more than the EV. Two EV versions are offered: the 300-mile ES350e FWD and the 250-mile ES500e AWD. The new Lexus ES has grown in size compared to its predecessor and now offers pure electric power."

"For that, you get a single-motor front-wheel-drive ES with 220 horsepower, an acceleration time to 60 mph of around 7.7 seconds, and a claimed EPA range of 300 miles from its 77-kilowatt-hour (usable capacity) battery pack. The dual-motor ES500e costs from $51,795 in Premium trim and pushes power to 338 horsepower. Its sprint time drops to 5.4 seconds, but so does the range, to around 250 miles."

"All cars come with a 14-inch infotainment screen, wireless phone mirroring, and DC fast charging that can bring the battery 10-80% in 30 minutes. Lexus hasn't revealed the peak charging power rating for the ES EV, but it likely tops out at 150 kilowatts, like in the mechanically related RZ. The new ES is an important model for Lexus. It's the manufacturer's first electric sedan."

The 2026 Lexus ES lineup introduces the brand's first electric sedan with two EV options and a hybrid alternative. The ES350e FWD starts at $48,795 with 220 horsepower, 300-mile range, and 7.7-second 0-60 time. The dual-motor ES500e AWD begins at $51,795, offering 338 horsepower, 5.4-second acceleration, and 250-mile range. The ES350h hybrid starts at $50,995, positioning it between the two EVs. All models feature a 14-inch infotainment screen, wireless phone mirroring, and DC fast charging capable of 10-80% battery in 30 minutes. The new ES has grown larger than its predecessor and represents Lexus's entry into the electric sedan market.

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