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2026 Lexus ES: Performance & Driving
Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.
Performance
published performance-related specifications for 2026 Lexus ES include ES 350e Luxury 221 hp FWD single-speed, ES 350e Premium 221 hp FWD single-speed, ES 350h Premium AWD 244 hp AWD ecvt, ES 350h Premium 244 hp FWD ecvt, ES 350h Premium+ AWD 244 hp AWD ecvt, and ES 350h Premium+ 244 hp FWD ecvt. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The governed output figures to compare are ES 350e Luxury BEV FWD single-speed 221 hp, ES 350e Premium BEV FWD single-speed 221 hp, ES 350h Premium AWD HEV AWD ecvt 244 hp, ES 350h Premium HEV FWD ecvt 244 hp, ES 350h Premium+ AWD HEV AWD ecvt 244 hp, and ES 350h Premium+ HEV FWD ecvt 244 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Lexus ES version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Documented details
- ES 350e Luxury BEV FWD single-speed 221 hp
- ES 350e Premium BEV FWD single-speed 221 hp
- ES 350h Premium AWD HEV AWD ecvt 244 hp
- ES 350h Premium HEV FWD ecvt 244 hp
- ES 350h Premium+ AWD HEV AWD ecvt 244 hp
- ES 350h Premium+ HEV FWD ecvt 244 hp
- ES 500e Luxury AWD BEV AWD single-speed 338 hp
- ES 500e Premium AWD BEV AWD single-speed 338 hp
Questions about Performance & Driving
What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Lexus ES?
The documented engine output by version is ES 350e Luxury: 221 hp, ES 350e Premium: 221 hp, ES 350h Premium AWD: 244 hp, ES 350h Premium: 244 hp, and ES 350h Premium+ AWD: 244 hp. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.
Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.