2026 Lexus ES 350e Luxury - POV Driving Impressions

2026 ES 350e Luxury
Powertrain: Single-motor EV
Drive: FWD
Horsepower: 221 hp
Battery: 74.7 kWh lithium-ion
0–60 mph: 7.4 sec est.
Range with 21s: 292 miles EPA-est.
Range with 19s: 307 miles EPA-est.
DC fast charge: 10–80% in about 28 min, up to 150 kW
Level 2 charge: About 7 hours with 11-kW onboard charger
Charge port: NACS/J3400, CCS adapter included
Length: 202.4 in
Wheelbase: 116.1 in
Width: 75.6 in
Height: 61.4 in
Cargo: 13.3 cu ft
Curb weight: 4,663 lb
MSRP: $57,295 including $1,395 destination

Luxury trim highlights
Semi-aniline leather, bamboo-layered ambient lighting/trim, 17-speaker 1,800-watt Mark Levinson PurePlay audio, soft-close doors, Digital Key 2.0, front radiant knee heaters, Panoramic View Monitor, and Advanced Park with Remote Park.

Safety/driver assist includes Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, plus Luxury-standard items like Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Change Assist, Rear Pedestrian Detection, and Front Cross-Traffic Alert.

0:00 - Intro: Specs and pricing
0:53 - Reviewing the spec sheet and interior materials
1:55 - Exploring the physical climate controls and infotainment
2:32 - Navigation and battery range mapping features
3:21 - NACS charge port and charging speeds
3:33 - Exterior walk-around: 21-inch wheels and design
4:04 - Back seat tour: Executive seating package and lounge features
5:08 - Trunk space and storage
5:33 - Driving impressions:
6:18 - Initial performance and ride quality feedback
6:53 - Center gauge cluster and drive mode options
7:49 - Augmented EV driving noise demonstration
9:38 - Visibility and handling on 21-inch wheels
10:32 - Mark Levinson sound system test
12:24 - Native navigation and live route planning
13:03 - Final thoughts on Lexus's EV strategy
14:37 - Testing ride quality on bumpy roads
16:29 - 360-degree camera demo and wrap-up

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Vehicle & hospitality were provided by Toyota for testing and review.

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