Lexus ES trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2027 Lexus ES, the eighth generation, comes as the ES 350h hybrid (Premium and Premium+, $49,805–$56,005) and the battery-electric ES 350e and ES 500e (Premium and Luxury, $47,610–$59,010). Prices exclude the $1,395 DPH fee. The ES 350 V6 and ES 300h ended with the seventh generation in 2025.

Current ES trim levels: ES, eighth generation (2026–present)

The eighth-generation ES was all-new for 2026. It rides on a multi-pathway platform derived from TNGA-K that takes hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, and it is larger than the seventh generation (3.1-inch-longer wheelbase). Every ES has a 14.0-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital display and Lexus Safety System+ 4.0. The 2027 model carries over unchanged. Prices below are 2027.[1][2][3]

Lexus ES ES, eighth generation (2026–present) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
ES 350e Premium	$47,610excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $49,005 with DPH	Front electric motor (221 hp), FWD, 74.7-kWh battery	307-mile EPA-estimated range on 19-inch wheels (292 miles on 21s) 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound [2]
ES 500e Premium AWD	$50,610excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $52,005 with DPH	Dual electric motors (338 hp combined), DIRECT4 AWD, 74.7-kWh battery	276-mile EPA-estimated range on 19-inch wheels (272 miles on 21s) Lexus-estimated 0–60 mph in 5.1 s [2]
ES 350e Luxury	$56,010excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $57,405 with DPH	Front electric motor (221 hp), FWD, 74.7-kWh battery	Semi-aniline leather and Bamboo Layering door panels 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio Only grade offered with the Executive Package (powered rear seats with ottoman and massage) [2]
ES 500e Luxury AWD	$59,010excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $60,405 with DPH	Dual electric motors (338 hp combined), DIRECT4 AWD, 74.7-kWh battery	Traffic Jam Assist and Lane Change Assist standard Soft-close doors and Digital Key [2]
ES 350h Premium	$49,805excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $51,200 with DPH	2.5L I4 hybrid (244 hp combined), FWD, CVT	Heated and ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel standard Total output up from 215 hp on the 2025 ES 300h [1]
ES 350h Premium AWD	$51,205excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $52,600 with DPH	2.5L I4 hybrid (244 hp combined) with 54-hp rear e-Axle, AWD, CVT	First all-wheel-drive ES hybrid [1]
ES 350h Premium+	$54,605excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $56,000 with DPH	2.5L I4 hybrid (244 hp combined), FWD, CVT	17-speaker 1,800-watt Mark Levinson PurePlay audio Advanced Park with Remote Park, Panoramic View Monitor, Digital Key [1]
ES 350h Premium+ AWD	$56,005excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $57,400 with DPH	2.5L I4 hybrid (244 hp combined) with 54-hp rear e-Axle, AWD, CVT	Traffic Jam Assist and Lane Change Assist standard [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Lexus pricing source.

Previous ES trim levels: ES, seventh generation (2019–2025)

The seventh-generation ES moved to the GA-K platform for 2019 with a 302-hp V6 ES 350, a 215-hp ES 300h hybrid and the first ES F SPORT. A 203-hp ES 250 AWD joined for 2021, the first all-wheel-drive ES. Later years offered F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling grades. Lexus published 2024–2025 prices only as images, so 2019 launch prices are listed.[4][5][6]

Lexus ES ES, seventh generation (2019–2025) trims in ladder order with 2019 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2019, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
ES 350	$39,500excl. $1,025 DPH (2019 MY)	3.5L V6 (302 hp, 267 lb-ft), FWD, 8-speed automatic	EPA 22/33/26 mpg city/hwy/combined (2019) Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 standard [4]
ES 350 F SPORT	$44,035excl. $1,025 DPH (2019 MY)	3.5L V6 (302 hp, 267 lb-ft), FWD, 8-speed automatic	New for 2019: retuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, Hadori aluminum trim Available Adaptive Variable Suspension [4]
ES 300h	$41,310excl. $1,025 DPH (2019 MY)	2.5L I4 hybrid (215 hp combined), FWD, CVT	EPA 43/45/44 mpg city/hwy/combined (2019) Base price $510 lower than the model it replaced [4]
ES 250 AWD	—	2.5L I4 (203 hp), AWD	Added for 2021 as the first all-wheel-drive ES Up to 50% of torque can go to the rear wheels [5][6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Lexus pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Lexus ES trim levels?

The 2027 ES comes as the ES 350h hybrid in Premium and Premium+ grades (FWD or AWD), and as the battery-electric ES 350e (FWD) and ES 500e (AWD) in Premium and Luxury grades. MSRPs run from $47,610 to $59,010 before the $1,395 DPH fee.

Is there still a Lexus ES 350 V6?

No. The 302-hp V6 ES 350 and the ES 300h hybrid ended with the seventh generation (2019–2025). The eighth-generation ES uses a 244-hp ES 350h hybrid or the ES 350e and ES 500e electric powertrains.

What is the range of the Lexus ES 350e and ES 500e?

EPA-estimated range is 307 miles for the ES 350e on 19-inch wheels (292 on 21s) and 276 miles for the ES 500e on 19-inch wheels (272 on 21s). Both use a 74.7-kWh battery.

Does the Lexus ES come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The ES 350h offers AWD through a 54-hp rear e-Axle, and the ES 500e has DIRECT4 dual-motor AWD. In the previous generation, the ES 250 AWD (from 2021) was the only all-wheel-drive ES.

How much did the seventh-generation ES cost at launch?

At its 2019 launch the ES 350 started at $39,500, the ES 350 F SPORT at $44,035 and the ES 300h at $41,310, all excluding a $1,025 DPH fee.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Lexus for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2027 Lexus ES 350h Hybrid Joins Battery-Electric ES 350e, ES 500e in Eighth-Generation ES Lineup (Aug 10, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
2027 Lexus ES Battery-Electric Models Return With Up to 307 Miles of EPA-Estimated Total Range (Aug 10, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
2026 Lexus ES Launches With Battery-Electric Models, New Hybrid Coming Soon (Mar 18, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
Pricing and EPA Mileage Figures Announced for All-New Seventh Generation Lexus ES Sedan (Jul 27, 2018) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
Lexus ES Family Grows for 2021: All-New AWD, Black Line Special Edition Enhance Lineup (Aug 20, 2020) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
What's New: 2024 Lexus ES (Jun 28, 2023) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)

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