2026 Lexus ES EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2026 Lexus ES delivers an EPA-certified 44–46 MPG combined (47–48 city / 42–44 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 6 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $600 to $1,750.

Combined MPG
44–46 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
47–48 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
42–44 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$600–1,750
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2026 Lexus ES Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

44–46 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,650–$1,750

All-Electric

Battery Electric (BEV)

272–307 mi Range • 127 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $600–$1,750 (4 configurations)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (6 Variants)

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
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.90–$1.99

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

326–341 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.