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Combined MPG
21 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
17 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
27 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$600–3,600
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2026 Lexus LS delivers an EPA-certified 21 MPG combined across 10 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $600 to $3,600.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 10 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 21 MPG.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $600–3,600 (15k mi/yr).
Electrification Analysis

2026 Lexus LS Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

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

GASOLINE 1 TRIMS

Standard Gasoline

21–21 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost: $3,600–$3,600.

EPA Certified
ELECTRIC 9 TRIMS

Battery Electric (BEV)

228–307 mi Range • 127 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $600–$3,600.

Zero Tailpipe Emissions
Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (10)

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 350e (19 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 135 MPGe 118 MPGe 127 MPGe 307 mi $600 —
RZ 350e FWD (18 inch wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 136 MPGe 115 MPGe 126 MPGe 301 mi $600 —
ES 350e (21 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 129 MPGe 112 MPGe 121 MPGe 292 mi $600 —
RZ 350e FWD (20 inch wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 129 MPGe 110 MPGe 120 MPGe 284 mi $650 —
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 —
RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 120 MPGe 100 MPGe 110 MPGe 264 mi $700 —
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 117 MPGe 99 MPGe 108 MPGe 257 mi $700 —
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20,255/45R20) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 102 MPGe 87 MPGe 95 MPGe 228 mi $800 —
LS 500 AWD Premium 3.4L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

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

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$4.17–$4.17

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

714–714 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2026 Lexus LS

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Lexus LS

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2026 Lexus LS get?

The 2026 Lexus LS achieves an EPA-certified rating of 21 MPG combined across 10 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 17 to 21 MPG, and highway ratings range from 21 to 27 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2026 Lexus LS?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $600 and $3,600 for the 2026 Lexus LS.

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.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
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 under 40 CFR Part 600.

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