Almost more interesting than the new hybrid model, the ’26 ES 350e and ’26 ES 500e models bring the ES sedan into the battery-electric age. The 350e packs a single-drive motor that feeds the front wheels. The 500e adds another drive module at the rear, which gives the ES all-wheel drive.

Lexus’s mid-sized ES luxury sedan is getting a redesign for its eighth generation that includes some edgier styling and a significant platform change that accommodates both an all-electric drivetrain and a regular hybrid one.

The ES is Lexus's midsize sedan. It may not be as iconic for car enthusiasts as the brand's flagship LS model. However, it is arguably the most important vehicle in Lexus history from a sales perspective.