2026 Lexus ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels)

The CarCody take

The 2026 Lexus ES 500e AWD with 21-inch wheels is a midsize electric car with all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, and a 272-mile EPA range. It uses 30 kWh per 100 miles and earns 112 MPGe combined. EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $700. A 240-volt charge takes 8 hours.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize electric car with all-wheel drive Owners who can use an 8-hour, 240-volt charging window

What it is

This is the 2026 Lexus ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels), a midsize car that runs on electricity. It has all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

Its powertrain uses 88 and 167 kW AC synchronous motors. The defining EPA figure is 272 miles of range on a full charge.

The numbers

The ES 500e returns 112 MPGe combined. That is the figure to use when comparing its overall energy efficiency with other electric cars.

Energy use is 30 kWh per 100 miles. Its EPA class is Midsize Cars, and the body style is a car.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual electricity cost at $700. At the stated 30 kWh per 100 miles, driving 100 miles uses about 30 kWh.

Charging from a 240-volt supply takes 8 hours. Your actual bill and charging time can vary, but those are the official figures for this model.

How it compares

For efficiency comparisons, put its 112 MPGe beside other entries in the electric-car efficiency list.

For distance between charges, compare its 272-mile figure in the electric-car range list. You can also browse other models in Lexus cars.

Who it suits

This ES suits a driver who wants a midsize electric car with all-wheel drive and a 272-mile EPA range.

It fits owners who can plan around an 8-hour, 240-volt charging period and who want an official annual energy estimate of $700.

Trade-offs

The 272-mile range gives a clear planning limit between charges. The 8-hour 240-volt charge time requires a long charging window.

Its 112 MPGe efficiency and 30 kWh-per-100-mile use describe the energy cost, while all-wheel drive and the midsize-car format define the layout.

Verdict

Choose the ES 500e AWD if a midsize electric car, all-wheel drive, and 272 miles of EPA range match your regular routes. Its 112 MPGe combined rating keeps the energy-use figure clear, and the EPA’s $700 annual estimate gives you a simple running-cost reference. The main planning point is charging: a 240-volt connection takes 8 hours. This is a straightforward fit for drivers who can recharge on that schedule and do not need more than its stated range between charging stops.