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Lexus Launches Redesigned 2026 ES EV in U.S., Rolls Out ES 500e in India

A sub-$50,000 U.S. entry point signals Lexus’s multi-platform push.

Overview

  • The all-electric ES 350e is on sale in the U.S. at $48,795 with an EPA-rated 307 miles of range, while the AWD ES 500e is rated up to 276 miles.
  • Lexus says the ES EV charges from 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes and includes a built-in NACS port for Supercharger access.
  • The hybrid lineup is confirmed to follow in the U.S., with arrivals expected in June 2026 and pricing starting above the base EV.
  • In India, Lexus introduced the ES 500e at Rs 89.99 lakh as its first EV for the market, pairing a 74.69 kWh battery with dual motors for 343 hp and a claimed 444 km range, with a home AC charger provided.
  • The eighth-generation ES brings a new look with twin L-signature DRLs and a sleeker roofline, plus upgrades like a 14-inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch driver display, Mark Levinson audio, massaging rear seats, and expanded active safety tech.