• The redesigned Lexus ES lineup lands in the US starting at $48,795.
  • Cheapest hybrid costs $2,200 more than the base electric ES 350e.
  • Dual-motor ES 500e adds AWD but has a disappointing 250-mile range.

Lexus has finally taken one of its most familiar cars fully electric, and the pricing might surprise you. The redesigned MY26 ES lineup now includes hybrid and battery electric versions, with the entry-level EV being the most affordable in the range, sneaking below the $50k mark.

That makes the new ES one of the more accessible luxury EV sedans on the market, at least on paper. The base electric model starts at $48,795 for the front-wheel-drive ES 350e Premium trim, which gets you a meager 220 hp (223 PS / 165 kW) and a zero-to-60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.7 seconds. Go for the snazzier 350e Luxury trim, and the price jumps to $57,195.

More: Lexus Let The ES Go Bland, Modellista Tries To Bring It Back

For buyers who want a little more punch, Lexus is also offering the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive ES 500e. That version starts at $51,795 in Premium form and climbs to $60,195 for the Luxury trim, both models delivering 338 hp (343 PS / 252 kW) and a more appealing 5.4-second sprint time.

Short Range Or Shorter Range?

The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid

The decider for many potential buyers could be the difference in the distances the two can travel before needing to find a charger. Neither has impressively long legs, but the 350e’s estimated 300-mile (484 km) range looks a lot more useful than the 500e’s 250 miles (254 km).

Hybrid Costs Extra

If you’re really bothered by range anxiety, though, you might want to consider an ES that fuses electric power with a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder gas engine. A combined 243 hp (246 PS) hauls the ES 350h Premium to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds in $50,995 front-drive form, and 7.2 seconds in $1,400-pricier all-wheel-drive guise. There’s no Luxury upgrade available for the hybrids, but stepping up to Premium+ inflates the sticker by $4,800.

Radical Redesign

The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid

Compared with the old ES, the new one is more than 6 inches (150 mm) longer, rides on a new platform, and has a fresh, edgier look. Inside, a 14-inch touchscreen sits at the center of the dashboard and works alongside a digital gauge display, while new ambient lighting and bamboo-inspired trim aim to make the cabin feel more lounge than cockpit.

Previous ES models for the US were built at the Lexus plant in Kentucky, but the new-generation cars will all be imports from Japan, Toyota having opted to end production of the sedan in America.

The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
The First Electric Lexus ES Actually Costs Less Than The Hybrid
Lexus ES pricing
ModelMSRP*
ES 350e Premium$48,795
ES 500e Premium AWD$51,795
ES 350e Luxury$57,195
ES 500e Luxury AWD$60,195
ES 350h Premium$50,995
ES 350h Premium AWD$52,395
ES 350h Premium+$55,795
ES 350h Premium+ AWD$57,195
SWIPE

*Prices include $1,295 destination and delivery charges.