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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES is a fully electric upper large sedan that went on sale in New Zealand in September 2026. It's sold as a single variant, the 500e Dynamic, priced at $109,900, making it the second most affordable electric upper large sedan on sale in New Zealand.

WLTP range is 465 km, from a 74.7 kWh battery. A 550e variant is expected in Q3 2026.

Lexus ES 500e Dynamic (2026)

Lexus ES 500e DynamicLexus ES 500e Dynamic
Range (WLTP)465 km
Battery size74.7 kWh
Power252 kW
0–100 km/h5.5 s
Price from$109,900

Performance

0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Total power
252 kW
Torque
439 Nm
Top speed
180 km/h
Drive
AWD

Range & Efficiency

WLTP range
465 km
WLTP consumption
179 Wh/km
Highway range
363 km
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Battery & Charging

Battery

Battery (nominal)
74.7 kWh
Battery (usable)
71 kWh
Battery type
NMC
Architecture
400 V
V2L
No

DC fast charging

DC charging
150 kW
10–80% charge
28 min
Range per 10 min
91–116 km

AC charging

AC charging
22 kW
Home charging cost
$3.40/100 km

per 100km · 19¢/kWh

Compare full running cost vs petrol vehicle

Dimensions & Weight

Length
5145 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1560 mm
Ground clearance
158 mm
Weight
2280 kg
Shape
Upper Large Sedan
Seats
5
Safety Rating
5 starsVSRR

Storage & Towing

Boot space
517 L
Boot space (max)
—
Frunk
—
Towing (braked)
—
Towing (unbraked)
—

Cross-shopping?

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PRICE

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Details
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How many Lexus ES have been sold in NZ?

There have been 12 registered to date (all NZ new).

Lexus ES registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)

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