2026 Lexus ES: Specs, MPG & Reliability
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What's new for the 2026 Lexus ES
Compared with the 2025 ES, the 2026 adds an electric version.
Changes vs 2025
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New powertrains | — | Electric | New for 2026: electric |
| Hybrid combined MPG (EPA) | 44 | 44–46 | Hybrid combined rating 44 → 44–46 mpg |
Only differences present in both model years' data are listed. A version, engine, drivetrain or trim is shown as no longer offered only when the automaker confirms it — newer-year EPA listings fill in over several months.
2026 Lexus ES overview
The 2026 Lexus ES is a midsize luxury sedan that seats 5. It is offered with a 244-hp ES 350h 2.5L I4 hybrid, a 221-hp ES 350e (electric) (198 lb-ft) and a 338-hp ES 500e (electric, dual motor). It is EPA-rated at up to 127 mpg combined. Lexus quotes 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds for the quickest version.
2026 ES engines, horsepower and MPG
| Powertrain | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Drive | EPA mpg (city / hwy / comb) | 0–60 mph (manufacturer claim) | Electric range (manufacturer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 350h 2.5L I4 hybrid | 244 hp | — | ECVT | FWD / AWD | — | 7.1 sec | — |
| ES 350e (electric) | 221 hp | 198 lb-ft | — | FWD | 135 / 118 / 127 MPGe | 7.4 sec | 307 mi |
| ES 500e (electric, dual motor) | 338 hp | — | — | AWD | 119 / 108 / 114 MPGe | 5.1 sec | 276 mi |
Horsepower, torque and 0–60 times are Lexus's figures; fuel economy is the EPA rating for the matching engine.
2026 ES dimensions and capability
- Body style
- midsize luxury sedan
- Seating
- 5 passengers
- Electric range (manufacturer)
- 276–307 mi
- Cargo space
- 18.3 cu ft
2026 ES price
Full ES price breakdown →Sources: 2026 Lexus ES | Lexus.com (model page spec data) · 2026 Lexus ES Launches with Battery-Electric Models - Lexus USA Newsroom · 2027 Lexus ES 350h Hybrid Joins Battery-Electric ES 350e, ES 500e - Lexus USA Newsroom · EPA fuel economy · specs verified Nov 8, 2026
2026 ES reliability and recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Lexus ES in our latest pull.
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2026 Lexus ES FAQ
What's new for the 2026 Lexus ES?
Compared with the 2025 ES, the 2026 adds an electric version. New powertrains: — (2025) → Electric (2026). Hybrid combined MPG (EPA): 44 (2025) → 44–46 (2026).
How much horsepower does the ES have?
The 2026 Lexus ES makes 221–338 hp depending on powertrain — ES 350h 2.5L I4 hybrid: 244 hp; ES 350e (electric): 221 hp and 198 lb-ft; ES 500e (electric, dual motor): 338 hp (Lexus figures).
What is the ES's 0-60 time?
Lexus quotes ES 350h 2.5L I4 hybrid: 7.1 sec; ES 350e (electric): 7.4 sec; ES 500e (electric, dual motor): 5.1 sec for the 2026 Lexus ES. These are manufacturer claims, not independent tests.
What MPG does the ES get?
EPA ratings for the 2026 ES: ES 350e (electric): 127 MPGe combined (135 city / 118 highway); ES 500e (electric, dual motor): 114 MPGe combined (119 city / 108 highway).
Does the 2026 ES have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 ES in our latest pull.