2026 Lexus ES 500e Premium AWD - POV First Driving Impressions

Estimated price as shown: $54,710
Exterior: Cloudburst Gray
Interior: Palomino
Wheels: 21-inch aluminum wheels with aero covers

Powertrain
Dual permanent-magnet electric motors, front and rear
All-wheel drive
74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery
338 hp combined
Estimated 0–60 mph: 5.1 seconds

Range / efficiency
EPA-estimated range: 272 miles
EPA-estimated MPGe: 118 city / 105 highway / 112 combined

Charging
NACS / J3400 charge port
Max DC fast charging: 150 kW
Estimated DC fast charge, 10–80%: 28 minutes
Onboard AC charger: 11 kW
Estimated AC charge, 10–100%: 7 hours
Tesla Supercharger compatible
Includes CCS-to-NACS AC adapter and CCS1-to-NACS DC adapter

Interior features
NuLuxe-trimmed seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated and ventilated front seats
Power tilt/telescoping steering column
8-way power front seats
2-way lumbar on driver’s seat
Driver memory system for seat, mirrors, and steering column
Thematic ambient illumination
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Front-seat radiant knee heater

Tech / infotainment
New 14.0-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen
12.3-inch driver multi-information display
10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Four 60W USB-C ports: two front, two rear
Wireless phone charger
Lexus app support

Exterior / convenience
Acoustic front and side window glass
Full LED exterior lighting
Power trunk with kick sensor
Power sunroof
SmartAccess keyless entry

Safety
New Lexus Safety System+ 4.0
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Pricing breakdown
Base price with destination: $51,895
21-inch wheel package: $2,315
Premium paint: $500
Estimated as-equipped price: $54,710

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