Overview
- Lexus built the eighth-generation ES on a multi-pathway platform that drops a pure gas engine and supports the ES 350h hybrid, the ES 350e front-wheel‑drive EV, and the ES 500e all-wheel‑drive EV.
- EPA and manufacturer figures show clear trade-offs: the ES 350h returns about 46 MPG combined in FWD, the ES 350e is rated at 307 miles of range on 19‑inch wheels, and the ES 500e is rated at 276 miles and makes 338 horsepower with a 0–60 mph time of about 5.1 seconds.
- Lexus published U.S. starting prices that open at $48,895 for the ES 350e Premium and reach $60,295 for the ES 500e Luxury AWD, with a $1,395 destination fee included in all listed prices.
- First-drive impressions praise the ES for its calm, refined ride and rear-seat luxury while noting small quality and UX issues such as synthetic-feel steering-wheel trim, finicky digital door latches, and an overly sensitive driver-monitoring alert.
- The ES is physically larger than its predecessor and focuses on comfort-first features like an Executive Package with a power‑reclining rear seat, ottoman, heating/ventilation, and massage, positioning the model as a practical, serene luxury sedan rather than a sporty EV alternative.