The 2026 Lexus ES delivers an EPA-certified 44–46 MPG combined across 6 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $600 to $1,750.
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,650–$1,750 (saves vs gas).
Annual Energy Cost: $600–$1,750.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 500e AWD (19 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 119 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 276 mi | $700 | — |
| ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 118 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 272 mi | $700 | — |
| ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 135 MPGe | 118 MPGe | 127 MPGe | 307 mi | $600 | — |
| ES 350e (21 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 129 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 121 MPGe | 292 mi | $600 | — |
| ES 350h Premium | 2.5L Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 48 MPG | 44 MPG | 46 MPG | — | $1,650 | — |
| ES 350h AWD Premium | 2.5L Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 47 MPG | 42 MPG | 44 MPG | — | $1,750 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
Vehicle summary, specifications, and primary KPI metrics.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Lexus ES
The 2026 Lexus ES achieves an EPA-certified rating of 44 to 46 MPG combined across 6 certified configuration(s).
City ratings range from 44 to 48 MPG, and highway ratings range from 42 to 46 MPG.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $600 and $1,750 for the 2026 Lexus ES.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.