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    2026 Lexus ES Launches with EV First, Hybrid to Follow

      Pure gas is out. The 2026 Lexus ES launches as a BEV first, with FWD and AWD models, and a hybrid to follow later in 2026. Pricing starts at $47,500.

    2026 Lexus launches their first ever ES four-door sedan as a BEV, to be joined later in the year by a hybrid. The Lexus ES will come in two models, the 350e Front-Wheel-Drive and the 500e All-Wheel-Drive. Both models will be available in two trims, Premium and Luxury. The Lexus ES 350e FWD will start with a base MSRP of $47,500 and an EPA-estimated range of 307 miles.2026 Lexus ES 350e Premium front three-quarter view in a modern courtyard

    Let's dig into what the eighth-generation Lexus ES will offer by model and trim:

    Standard Equipment: All Models

    • Latest Lexus Interface Debuts with 14-in. Touchscreen and 12.3-in. Multi-Information Display
    • Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 (LSS+ 4.0)
      • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian detection
      • Rear Pedestrian detection
    • Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist
    • Intersection Turn Assist
    • DRCC or Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Eco-mode
    • Lane Tracing Assist
    • Lane Changing Assist
    • Lane Departure Alert with Steering
    • Road Sign Assist
    • Intelligent High Beams
    • Proactive Driving Assist
    • Traffic Jam Assist
    • Front Cross-traffic Alert FCTA
    • 2026 Lexus ES 500e Luxury NACS charge port on front fender74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery
    • Standard NACS charging port
      • Lexus will include a CCS to NACS plug adapter allowing owners to access over 76,000 level 2 & 3 chargers nationwide with CCS charging cords.
    • 11 kW AC charger controller
      • Level 2 charger for charging to 80% in 7hrs
      • Level 3 charger for charging to 80% in 28 minutes
    • Dual Voltage Level 1 and 2 charging cable
    • 2026 ES 350e and ES 500e include Plug & Charge capability with an active Remote Connect* trial or subscription which allows owners/lessees to initiate charging and payment at compatible public charging networks simply by plugging in after a one-time enrollment setup through the Lexus app.
    • L-shaped LED running lights sit above Dual LED headlights and flank a pinched surface evocative of Lexus' spindle grille design and a prominent body shoulder line rises from behind the front wheels to meet the wraparound LED Blade taillamp with illuminated logo
    • 2026 ES dimensions
      • Exterior
        • 3.1 inches longer wheelbase
        • 2.2 inches wider width
        • 6.5 inches longer length
        • 4.5 inches in height
      • Interior
        • Front seat headroom .8 inches larger
        • Rear seat headroom .4 inches larger
        • Rear seat leg room 1.4 inches longer
        • Front seat shoulder room 1.6 inches larger
        • Front seat hip room 1.9 inches larger
        • Front and rear seat hip ingress and egress is enhanced due to higher entry points
    • 19-inch standard aluminum wheels
      • Optional 21-inch wheels in various styles depending on model.
    • OTA via 5G network
    • Wireless device charger
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Smart Access keyless entry
    • Active Drive Connect subscription
      • Cloud Navigation
      • Intelligent Assistant
      • Remote Connect
      • Safety Connect
      • Service Connect
      • Wi-Fi Connect

    The 2026 Lexus ES has emphasized a clean technology with elegance approach and as such they have gone with using capacitive touch buttons and bars to provide tactile feedback as they shift towards a streamline, tech driven luxury experience according to Lexus.2026 Lexus ES 500e Luxury interior with 14-inch touchscreen and capacitive touch controls

    ES 350e FWD Premium

    • 221-hp permanent magnet synchronous electric motor powering the front wheel
    • 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System
    • Optional knee-level radiant heater for the driver and front-seat passenger

    ES 350e FWD Luxury

    • 221-hp permanent magnet synchronous electric motor powering the front wheel
    • Optional Executive package
      • Upgrades the ES' rear outboard seats with power adjustments, heating and ventilation functions, a massage feature, and an ottoman on the passenger side
    • Advanced Park with Remote Park
    • Panoramic View Monitor
    • 17-speaker 1,800-watt Mark Levinson® PurePlay Surround Sound System
    • Auto Easy Close soft-close door latching and Digital Key 2.0 capability
    • Knee-level radiant heater for the driver and front-seat passenger standard
    • Dual Wireless Chargers
    • Cold Area Package

    ES 500e AWD Premium

    • 221-hp front motor, 118-hp permanent magnet synchronous electric motor to the rear axle for a combined net total output of 338 hp
    • 0-60 mph 5.1 seconds
    • 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System
    • Optional knee-level radiant heater for the driver and front-seat passenger

    2026 Lexus ES 500e Luxury side profile in sonic gray

    ES 500e AWD Luxury

    • 221-hp front motor, 118-hp permanent magnet synchronous electric motor to the rear axle for a combined net total output of 338 hp
    • 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds
    • Optional Executive package
      • Upgrades the ES' rear outboard seats with power adjustments, heating and ventilation functions, a massage feature, and an ottoman on the passenger side
    • Advanced Park with Remote Park
    • Panoramic View Monitor
    • 17-speaker 1,800-watt Mark Levinson® PurePlay Surround Sound System
    • Auto Easy Close soft-close door latching and Digital Key 2.0 capability
    • Knee-level radiant heater for the driver and front-seat passenger standard
    • Dual Wireless Chargers
    • Cold Area Package

    ES 350h Hybrid: Details to Date

    • Lexus' sixth-generation gas-electric hybrid system powering either the front wheels or, with available all-wheel drive (AWD), all four wheels.
    • Hybrid battery beneath the rear seat
    • Toyota has stated that more details closer to release later in the year but pricing was announced.

    Toyota has stated the following EPA-estimated total driving range per full charge:

    • ES350e with 19-inch standard wheels 307 miles
    • ES350e with 21-inch optional wheels 292 miles
    • ES500e with 19-inch standard wheels 276 miles
    • ES500e with 21-inch optional wheels 272 miles

    2026 Lexus ES Pricing

    Model Code Model Name MSRP*
    9030 ES 350e Premium $48,795
    9035 ES 500e Premium AWD $51,795
    9032 ES 350e Luxury $57,195
    9037 ES 500e Luxury AWD $60,195
    9020 ES 350h Premium $50,995
    9025 ES 350h Premium AWD $52,395
    9021 ES 350h Premium+ $55,795
    9026 ES 350h Premium+ AWD $57,195

    *Prices listed include $1,295 Delivery, Processing, and Handling fee (DPH) for ES, which is subject to change at any time. Dealer price will vary.

    Style is a personal issue as some will find this polarizing, others will love it. Lexus keeps a four-door sedan on the lot for those that want a car over an SUV. For a point of comparison at the top of the Lexus lineup, see our Review: 2019 Lexus LS 500 F-Sport.

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    I can't tell if I like how this looks or not. Part of me likes the exterior quite a bit but something stands out to me that I just don't love. I think maybe it's the greenhouse's height. It almost just looks too tall. Is this based off the Crown? 

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