2026 Lexus ES 350e
2026 Lexus ES 350e
By Team Dailyrevs April 24, 2025
The 2026 Lexus ES introduces both hybrid and battery electric variants, marking a significant step in Lexus's electrification journey.
Design cues from the LF-ZC concept influence its sleek exterior, while the interior boasts innovations like Responsive Hidden Switches and the Sensory Concierge system.
A phased global rollout is planned, starting mid-2026, positioning the Lexus ES as a core model in Lexus's evolving lineup.
A Design That Finally Turns Heads
Lower, Sleeker, and Inspired by the LF-ZC Concept
The silhouette’s lower and sleeker, the front end’s more sculpted, and you can tell they’ve been borrowing pages from the LF-ZC concept.
A Profile Worth Noticing
It’s a looker now, especially in profile, where the roofline stretches just right into the tail.
Interior Tech That Balances Zen and Sci-Fi
“Responsive Hidden Switches” Keep It Minimal but Functional
Lexus is pushing what they’re calling “Responsive Hidden Switches,” which basically means they’ve hidden the controls into the interior in a way that still makes sense.
Enter the Sensory Concierge
Think seat comfort, climate, lighting—all dialed in to whoever’s riding shotgun (or stretched out in the back).
Executive Comfort in the Rear
Reclining Seats, Ottoman, and Massage Features
If you go for the Executive Package, you get power-reclining seats, an ottoman setup for the passenger side, and massage functions.
Hybrid Roots Meet Full Electric Ambitions
New Platform, No Numbers (Yet)
There’s a hybrid, and—finally—a fully electric version. No big horsepower figures yet, but Lexus is promising better dynamics and a stiffer platform.
Not a Tesla Rival, and That’s Okay
It’s not trying to out-Tesla Tesla, but it doesn’t have to.
Global Rollout Begins Mid-2026
A Stealth Favorite Goes Worldwide
The Lexus ES is kind of a stealth favorite in markets like North America and China.
More Than Just an Update
The ES Finds Its Purpose in the EV Era
Lexus didn’t just update the Lexus ES—they gave it a reason to exist in the next era. EV or not, it’s finally got some presence.