Lexus · Midsize cars · Hybrid
Lexus ES Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Lexus ES Hybrid is rated at 46 MPG combined, 8th of 31 midsize cars, in the top quarter, ahead of 77% of the others.
- 46MPG combined8th of 31 in class
- $1,800a year in fuel9th of 31 in class
- 191g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 4th of 9 hybrid midsize cars, in the upper half, ahead of 62% of the others. The median of that narrower group is 41 MPG, against 30 MPG for all midsize cars together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 9th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter, ahead of 91% of the others.
Within the 16 Lexus models rated for 2026 it is 3rd on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 24.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Toyota Camry Hybrid at 51 MPG and just behind it is the Toyota Crown at 41 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,800 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon. That is $700 less than the midsize cars median of $2,500, which makes it 9th of 31 midsize cars, in the upper half, ahead of 73% of the others.
It emits 191 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the midsize cars median is 269, a difference of 78 g/mile.
Rated versions
The city rating of 48 is 4 above the highway rating of 44. 2 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, ES 350h: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), FWD, gets 46 MPG; the least efficient listed, ES 350h AWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD, gets 44 MPG, a gap of 2 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $50 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 350h: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), FWD | 46 | 48 | 44 | $1,800 | 191 |
| ES 350h AWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD | 44 | 47 | 42 | $1,850 | 200 |
Year by year
The Lexus ES Hybrid is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 2 MPG, from 44 to 46. The number of rated versions grew from 1 to 2. Fuel cost for the best version is $1,800 in the latest data against $1,500 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 46 | 44 | $1,800 | 191 | 30 |
| 2025 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 200 | 29 |
| 2024 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 202 | 30 |
| 2023 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 201 | 28 |
| 2022 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 201 | 28 |
| 2021 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 202 | 28.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 201 | 28 |
| 2019 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 201 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | Hybrid | 51 | $1,300 | 2026 |
| Toyota Crown | Hybrid | 41 | $1,650 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | Hybrid | 54 | $1,250 | 2026 |
| Honda Civic | Gasoline | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Elantra | Gasoline | 35 | $1,900 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Midsize cars, Hybrid, Lexus, Hybrid midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.