Expert Review
4.54/5
The Lexus ES 500e is Lexus finally giving its executive sedan a proper electric makeover, and it is a very convincing one. The new ES is large, quiet and focused heavily on comfort, with a 2,950 mm wheelbase, 517-litre boot and a cabin featuring a 14-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital display and 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
The dual-motor AWD setup produces 343 hp and 438 Nm, enough to take the ES 500e from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 5.5 seconds. Its 74.68 kWh battery offers a claimed 580 km range, while a 150 kW DC charger can take it from 10 to 80 percent in around 28 minutes. The suspension is tuned for comfort rather than corner-carving, which suits the ES perfectly.
Who should buy it? Someone who wants a quiet, premium electric sedan with serious performance, excellent comfort and Lexus refinement.
What will bug you? It is expensive, the real-world range will be lower than the claimed 580 km and the huge body can be awkward in tight Indian parking spaces.
