The all-new Lexus ES will come in 3 flavours including a battery electric vehicle.
The all-new 2026 Lexus ES made its global debut at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The eighth-generation ES introduces both hybrid models and Lexus’s first ES battery electric vehicles (BEVs), available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations.
Revolutionary Design Philosophy
Drawing inspiration from the next-generation LF-ZC concept, the 2026 ES introduces Lexus’s new design language called “Clean Tech x Elegance.” The exterior features a sleek, flowing silhouette with the new-generation spindle body specifically engineered to accommodate electrification.
The sedan’s proportions have been carefully crafted, with the wheelbase extended by 3 inches and overall length increased by approximately 6.5 inches compared to its predecessor. This results in a more spacious cabin while maintaining the ES’s signature elegant profile.
Electrified Performance Options
The 2026 ES lineup offers multiple powertrain options:
- ES 350h: Features an enhanced sixth-generation 2.5-liter hybrid system with an integrated eAxle that combines the power control unit and transaxle for improved efficiency and reduced vibration
- ES 350e: The front-wheel drive BEV model with an impressive manufacturer-estimated range of 300 miles (with 19-inch wheels)
- ES 500e: The all-wheel drive BEV equipped with DIRECT4 AWD technology that continuously adjusts torque distribution between front and rear wheels
Premium Interior Experience
The cabin exemplifies Lexus’s commitment to luxury with several innovative features:
- First-ever Executive Package in North America (available on ES 350e FWD Luxury), featuring reclining rear seats with ottoman, massage functionality, plus heating and ventilation
- Tazuna cockpit concept with driver-focused layout
- New 12.3-inch multi-information display and 14-inch touchscreen
- Latest Lexus Interface multimedia system with improved voice assistant and split-screen capability
- Bamboo Layering and Synthetic Leather Embossing with Thematic Ambient Illumination
Enhanced Performance Foundation
Built on a redesigned TNGA GA-K platform specifically developed for both hybrid and electric powertrains, the 2026 ES delivers exceptional ride quality with increased body rigidity. For the first time in the model’s history, the ES features a multi-link rear suspension paired with MacPherson strut front suspension, enhancing power delivery and vehicle control.
The 2026 Lexus ES represents the second of three new Lexus BEV models scheduled to debut by March 2026, showcasing Lexus’s commitment to electrification while maintaining its reputation for luxury, comfort, and refined driving experience.
