Lexus ES 500e specs and price
Available 2026 - CurrentFBT exempt
The Lexus ES 500e is an all-wheel-drive large car priced from $84,000 RRP, with a 74.7kWh NMC battery and 465km of WLTP range (an estimated 448km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$84,000RRP before on-road costs
- 465 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 74.7 kWh
- Battery
- 150 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 6.7 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Key Specs
- Price: The Lexus ES 500e costs $84,000 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 465km WLTP, or an estimated 448km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 74.7kWh NMC (71kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 150kW DC (10-80% in 28 minutes) and 22kW AC (0-100% in 3 hrs 36 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds.
- Ground clearance: 158mm.
- Towing: 1,500kg braked, 750kg unbraked.
- Weight: 2,320kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 454L.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: No V2L; V2H no; V2G no.
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About the ES
The Lexus ES 500e brings Lexus's flagship electrified sedan nameplate to a full battery-electric variant, targeting buyers of the BMW i5, Mercedes-Benz EQE and Genesis Electrified G80.
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 74.7 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 71 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Front - Right |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 22 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 3 hrs 36 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 150 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 107 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 28 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $23 (71kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 465 km | 153 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 448 km | 159 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 473 km | 151 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 405 km | 176 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $5.25 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $23 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
Performance
6.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
190 km/h
Top speed
252 kW
Power
435 Nm
Torque
AWD
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5145mm x 1920mm x 1560mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 158 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,320 kg |
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Turning Circle | 11.8 m |
|---|---|
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 454 L / 454 L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/braked) | 750 kg / 1,500 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Segment | Large Car |
Compare ES variants
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350e | $77,000 | 510 km | 74.7 kWh | 8 s | Front |
| 500eThis page | $84,000 | 465 km | 74.7 kWh | 6.7 s | AWD |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
5 years / Unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Regular service intervals
12 months / 15,000 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
$84,000 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 448km in mixed real-world driving, against 465km on the WLTP test.
About 3 hrs 36 mins from empty on a 22kW home wallbox, or about 28 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $23 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (71kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $84,000 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The Lexus ES 350e is priced at $77,000, $7,000 less. It has 510km WLTP range vs 465km, 0-100 in 8s vs 6.7s. Compare all ES variants
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