TL; DR
- Lexus ES 500e EV launches in India at Rs. 89.99 lakh as a single variant.
- The EV packs a 74.68kWh dual-motor AWD setup with a 580km claimed range.
- It rivals Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Audi A6 as the only electric sedan.
Lexus has officially entered the Indian EV market with the launch of its ES 500e — the brand’s first all-electric offering in the country. The luxury electric sedan is priced under Rs. 1 crore (ex-showroom), packs a relatively larger dual-motor battery that powers all four wheels, and a decent claimed range.
Lexus ES 500e EV: Ex-Showroom Pricing
For now, the Lexus ES 500e EV is available in a single variant that costs Rs. 89.99 lakhs (ex-showroom). The automaker has also announced plans to launch the ES in a petrol-hybrid guise (350h), but the prices for the same aren’t out yet.
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Lexus ES 500e EV: Design
| Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Ground Clearance | |
| Measurement | 5,145 mm | 1,920 mm | 1,575 mm | 2,950 mm | 158 mm |
The 2026 Lexus ES follows the company’s “Provocative Simplicity” design philosophy, which is inspired by the LF-ZC concept. It combines a cliff-face nose with a coupe-like roofline and angular creases in the chassis.
The front fascia features a sealed-off look (it doesn’t have a Spindle Grille), twin L-signature DRLs, and blacked-out vertical elements at the bumper edges with the LED headlights. The side profile gets a rising beltline and a Z-shaped trim element that runs across the doors.
The EV rides on 21-inch aero-optimised wheels with 235/45 section tyres. The rear profile features two L-shaped signature lamps and connected LED bars with ‘Lexus’ lettering at the center.
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Lexus ES 500e EV: Interiors
The interiors of the Lexus ES 500e are based on the “Clean Tech x Elegance” concept. In simpler words, they offer loads of useful features while making it easy to use and ensuring the interior or dashboard doesn’t look too cluttered.
The ES 500e’s dashboard is quite clean and minimal. There’s a 14-inch floating infotainment system (with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) in the center with proximity-sensing controls that illuminate when your hand is detected (placed below the touchscreen). Speaker grilles and 3D-printed door pads also feature LED illumination.
A 12.3-inch instrument cluster sits behind the steering wheel, showcasing all the vital information about the car. The interior upholstery is available in either white or tan.
Among the features of the Lexus ES 500e are Mark Levinson audio, two wireless phone chargers, a heads-up display, a digital IRVM, multi-color ambient lighting, rear window sunshades, and a power-operated bootlid.
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Lexus ES 500e EV: Battery Pack
The ES 500e uses a 74.68kWh battery powering two electric motors in an all-wheel-drive configuration. The front motor produces 227hp and 267Nm, while the rear motor produces 120hp and 170Nm.
Combined system output is 343hp and 438 Nm, with a 0-100kph time of 5.5 seconds. The EV provides a claimed range of up to 580 kilometers. It supports 11kW AC home charging and a 150kW DC fast charger, which charges from 10-80% in under half an hour.
Lexus ES 500e EV: Safety Features
Active safety systems on the car include radar-guided cruise control, lane-change assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive high-beam assist, and a driver drowsiness monitor.
Passive and other safety equipment includes 10 airbags, surround-view cameras, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, hill-hold assist, electronic stability control, and all-round parking sensors.
Lexus ES 500e EV: Key Competitors
The Lexus ES 500e EV rivals the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Audi A6 — though it holds the unique distinction of being the only all-electric midsized luxury sedan.
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