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.

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.

Lexus unveiled the 2026 Lexus ES at Auto Shanghai 2025 earlier today, and what a shocking revelation it is. The ES used to be the girl next door in the Lexus range, and now it has been reimagined as possibly the most handsome sedan in its range.