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.
2026 Lexus ES Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Hybrid (HEV) Trims
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,650–$1,750
Battery Electric (BEV)
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 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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.