Lexus ES 500e Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Large Car · 2026 – CurrentFBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 71kWh
- AC Charging
- 22kW
- DC Charging
- 150kW
- 10–80% Time
- 28min
The Lexus ES 500e charges at up to 150 kW on a DC fast charger and 22 kW on AC. It takes about 28 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 10.7 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 71 kWh NMC battery.
Lexus ES 500e Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 71 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Front Right |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 10.7 hrs |
| Efficiency | 153 Wh/km |
The Lexus ES 500e uses a 71 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Lexus's advice.
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Lexus ES 500e Charging Times
Lexus ES 500e Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 22 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 150 kW |
How Long Does a Lexus ES 500e Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 32.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 15 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 20.9 hrs (0 to 100%) | 24 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 10.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 46 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 6.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 72 km per hour |
| 22 kW public AC charger | 22 kW | 3.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 144 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 63 min (10 to 80%) | 78 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 107 kW | 28 min (10 to 80%) | 175 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Lexus ES 500e
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Lexus ES 500e. It charges the battery from empty to full in 10.7 hrs and adds about 46 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, a 22 kW charger uses the Lexus ES 500e's full AC speed and charges it in 3.4 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 22 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 10.7 hrs | 3.4 hrs |
| Range per hour | 46 km | 144 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Lexus ES 500e Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Lexus ES 500e normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 32.7 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 10.7 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Lexus ES 500e?
A full charge costs $4.97 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $24.85 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $49.70. A petrol large car uses about 9.8 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $19.60 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol large car | Not applicable | $19.60 | $2,940 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $24.85 | $5.36 | $803 | $2,137 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.97 | $1.07 | $161 | $2,779 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $49.70 | $10.71 | $1,607 | $1,333 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $642 a year on charging the Lexus ES 500e at home.
Lexus ES 500e Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Lexus ES 500e ranks 3 of 4 large car EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IM IM5 Performance | $80,990 | 396 | 21 min |
| 2 | Volvo ES90 Single Motor | $88,880 | 300 | 22 min |
| 3 | Lexus ES 350e | $77,000 | 150 | 28 min |
| 3 | Lexus ES 500e | $84,000 | 150 | 28 min |
Lexus ES 500e 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 405 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 28 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 28 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 3 fast charging stops of about 28 minutes each, 1 hr 24 min in total, for a total trip time of about 11 hr 24 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 28 min | 5 hr 28 min |
| 1,000 km | 3 | 1 hr 24 min | 11 hr 24 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Lexus ES 500e Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Lexus ES 500e does not support bidirectional charging.
Lexus ES 500e Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $84,000. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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10.7 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 28 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 150 kW or more.
22 kW on AC and 150 kW on DC, adding about 175 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the front right.
$4.97 at home on an EV plan, $24.85 on a flat tariff, or $49.70 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Lexus ES 500e does not support V2L.
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