Lexus launches ES BEV
Lexus announced the eighth-generation ES sedan and its first battery-electric ES 500e, offering up to 307 miles of range and LS-level rear-seat luxury as it rolls into new markets. The ES will also be produced as a CKD in India and Lexus plans hybrid and PHEV variants, highlighting the brand’s push into premium electrification. (autoblog.com) (insideevs.com)
The ES BEV lineup uses a shared 74.7‑kWh lithium‑ion pack mounted under the floor and a new "multi‑pathway" chassis evolved from TNGA‑K to accept ICE, hybrid and BEV layouts. (prnewswire.com)) The ES 350e is a single‑motor FWD unit rated at about 165 kW (≈224 hp) while the ES 500e adds a 118‑hp rear motor for a combined output near 338 hp and DIRECT4 all‑wheel‑drive control. (ev-database.org)) Both BEVs adopt a North American Charging System (NACS) J3400 port with an included CCS‑to‑NACS adapter, an 11‑kW onboard AC charger for Level‑2 charging, and DC fast‑charge capability up to roughly 150 kW (10–80% charge in ~28–30 minutes under ideal conditions). (pressroom.lexus.com)) Interior updates include the new Lexus Interface with a 14.0‑inch touchscreen, a 12.3‑inch driver multi‑information display, and an upgrade to Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 across the ES range. (prnewswire.com)) Lexus set U.S. commercial timing for the all‑electric ES 350e to arrive in dealerships in April with a base MSRP of $47,500. (prnewswire.com)) In India Lexus priced the ES 500e at ₹89.99 lakh (ex‑showroom) for its local launch, marking the brand’s premium EV entry in that market. (ndtv.com)) An Executive package (available on the ES 350e Luxury) adds power‑adjustable rear outboard seats with heating, ventilation and massage plus a passenger‑side ottoman and a power rear sunshade. (prnewswire.com))
