2027 Lexus ES BEV Models Return With ES 350e and ES 500e

2027 Lexus ES BEV Models Return Alongside Hybrid Variants

On August 10, Lexus announced the return of the eighth-generation ES sedan’s first-ever battery-electric models for 2027, alongside the 2027 ES 350h hybrid. The new lineup is expected to arrive at dealerships in the United States in September. The 2027 ES range continues the styling introduced last year while expanding the sedan’s powertrain choices through a multi-pathway platform designed to accommodate both internal-combustion and all-electric systems. The lineup also incorporates the latest Lexus Interface touchscreen and a digital Multi-Information Display positioned ahead of the driver, combining the updated vehicle architecture with the brand’s latest electronic interface technologies.

ES 350e and ES 500e Deliver Different Electric Powertrains

The 2027 Lexus ES 350e uses a single 221-hp electric motor driving the front wheels, providing a front-wheel-drive configuration for the battery-electric sedan. The ES 500e adds a 118-hp permanent magnet synchronous electric motor to the rear axle, producing a combined net output of 338 hp and enabling DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. Both battery-electric variants use the same 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery, creating a shared energy-storage foundation across the two BEV configurations. The difference between the models is therefore centered on their electric motor arrangement, drivetrain layout and resulting performance capability, while both remain part of the same 2027 Lexus ES battery-electric lineup.

ES 350h Retains Lexus Sixth-Generation Hybrid System

The 2027 Lexus ES 350h continues with a gas-electric hybrid configuration rather than switching exclusively to battery-electric propulsion. The hybrid model incorporates a fuel tank and a hybrid battery positioned beneath the rear seat, with Lexus’ sixth-generation gas-electric hybrid system providing propulsion. The ES 350h can power the front wheels or, when equipped with available all-wheel drive, distribute drive to all four wheels. This approach gives the 2027 ES lineup distinct electrified choices, combining two dedicated BEV configurations with a conventional hybrid system. The arrangement reflects the multi-pathway strategy incorporated into the latest ES platform, allowing different propulsion technologies to be offered within the same model family.

Production Continues at Toyota Motor Kyushu in Japan

The 2027 Lexus ES 350e, ES 500e and ES 350h are assembled at the Toyota Motor Kyushu Miyata Plant in Japan. The production location applies across the three electrified ES variants, covering both battery-electric and hybrid powertrains. The manufacturing arrangement also connects the new BEV versions with the established production infrastructure supporting the ES range. With the 2027 models expected to reach U.S. dealerships in September, the new lineup represents an expansion of the ES sedan’s electrified portfolio while retaining multiple propulsion options, including front-wheel-drive BEV, all-wheel-drive BEV and gas-electric hybrid configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 2027 Lexus ES BEV models?
The 2027 Lexus ES BEV lineup includes the ES 350e and ES 500e battery-electric sedans, expanding electrified choices within the latest ES generation. The ES 350e uses a 221-hp electric motor with front-wheel drive, while the ES 500e combines a front motor with a 118-hp rear permanent magnet synchronous motor to deliver 338 hp and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. Both models use a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery. The lineup also includes the ES 350h hybrid, which uses Lexus’ sixth-generation gas-electric hybrid system and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive.