# Lexus ES specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 44-46 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Lexus ES is a midsize car rated at 44-46 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric. ## Every 2026 Lexus ES version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Range | 240V charge | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | FWD | Single-speed | 135/118 MPGe | 127 MPGe | 307 mi | 8.0 h | $600 | 0 g/mi | | ES 350e (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | FWD | Single-speed | 129/112 MPGe | 121 MPGe | 292 mi | 8.0 h | $600 | 0 g/mi | | ES 500e AWD (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 119/108 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 276 mi | 8.0 h | $700 | 0 g/mi | | ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 118/105 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 272 mi | 8.0 h | $700 | 0 g/mi | | ES 350h | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | CVT | 48/44 | 46 mpg | -- | -- | $1,800 | 191 g/mi | | ES 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD | CVT | 47/42 | 44 mpg | -- | -- | $1,850 | 200 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Lexus ES specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric | CVT, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 44-46 | 112-127 | 307 mi | | 2025 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-44 | -- | -- | | 2024 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-44 | -- | -- | | 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 3.5L V6 | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-44 | -- | -- | | 2022 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-44 | -- | -- | | 2021 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-44 | -- | -- | | 2020 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | FWD | 25-44 | -- | -- | | 2019 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | FWD | 25-44 | -- | -- | | 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 3.5L V6 | CVT, Automatic | FWD | 24-40 | -- | -- | | 2017 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | FWD | 24-40 | -- | -- | | 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 3.5L V6 | CVT, Automatic | FWD | 24-40 | -- | -- | | 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 3.5L V6 | CVT, Automatic | FWD | 24-40 | -- | -- | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the ES changed over the years? - **2026:** added Electric; dropped 3.5L V6 and 2.5L 4-cyl. - **2021:** added 2.5L 4-cyl; AWD became available. - **2019:** combined mpg went from 24-40 to 25-44. ## What does it cost to run a ES? The EPA puts the 2026 Lexus ES's fuel cost at **$600-$1,850 a year**, against about $2,468 for other current midsize car: roughly 50% less. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $6,125 in fuel. ## ES vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota Prius](/vehicles/toyota-prius) | Hybrid | 48-57 mpg | $1,200-$1,400 | | [Hyundai Elantra](/vehicles/hyundai-elantra) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-54 mpg | $1,250-$3,550 | | [Toyota Camry](/vehicles/toyota-camry) | Hybrid | 43-51 mpg | $1,300-$1,550 | | [Honda Civic](/vehicles/honda-civic) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-49 mpg | $1,350-$3,400 | | [Honda Accord](/vehicles/honda-accord) | Gas, Hybrid | 31-48 mpg | $1,400-$2,150 | | [Toyota Crown](/vehicles/toyota-crown) | Hybrid | 30-41 mpg | $1,650-$2,250 | | [Nissan Sentra](/vehicles/nissan-sentra) | Gas | 32-33 mpg | $2,050-$2,100 | | [Kia K4](/vehicles/kia-k4) | Gas | 28-33 mpg | $2,050-$2,400 | Other current midsize car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Lexus ES get? The 2026 Lexus ES is EPA-rated at 44-46 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What is the range of the 2026 Lexus ES? The 2026 Lexus ES has an EPA-estimated range of up to 307 miles on a full charge, with an efficiency rating of 112-127 MPGe combined. Cold weather and highway speed reduce range. ### What engine does the 2026 Lexus ES have? The 2026 Lexus ES comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric. It uses cvt, single-speed transmissions and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lexus ES? Yes. The Lexus ES has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Lexus ES year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Lexus ES has the highest combined rating, up to 46 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Lexus ES for a year? About $600-$1,850 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Lexus ES? The most efficient 2026 version, the ES 350h, is rated 48 mpg city and 44 mpg highway (46 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Lexus ES emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 191-200 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Lexus ES come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Lexus ES is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Lexus ES cheap to run compared with other midsize cars? Yes, cheaper than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $600-$1,850 compares with about $2,468 for other current midsize car models. 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