Lexus Korea unveils 1st all-electric ES sedan

Lexus Korea launched its first all-electric ES sedan in Korea on Tuesday. The eighth-generation lineup includes the ES 350e and ES 500e electric vehicles alongside the ES 350h hybrid. The ES 350e starts at 71.6 million won and offers a 478-kilometer range, while the ES 500e produces 347 horsepower and can travel 435 kilometers. Lexus is combining battery-electric models with hybrids as it expands beyond its established hybrid base.

The ES 350e is priced 1.3 million won below the entry-level ES 350h hybrid.

The ES 500e uses Lexus’ DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive system with electric axles on the front and rear.

Lexus Korea is offering high-voltage battery coverage for up to 10 years or 200,000 kilometers.

The ES 300h, introduced in Korea in 2012, helped establish Lexus in the premium hybrid sedan segment.

Published Oct 13, 2026 1:57 pm KST

ES 350e offers driving range of 478 kilometers

Lexus International Chief Engineer Kohei Chiashi, left, and Lexus Korea CEO Manabu Konyama pose with the all-electric Lexus ES 350e all-electric sedan and the ES 350h hybrid during a launch event at Grand Walkerhill Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of Lexus Korea

Lexus Korea has launched its first all-electric ES sedan, expanding the luxury carmaker’s electrification strategy beyond its established hybrid lineup, as it moves to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, the company said Tuesday.

The eighth-generation All-New ES lineup comprises the ES 350e and ES 500e EVs alongside the ES 350h hybrid, offering customers a choice between fully electric and hybrid powertrains.

The launch carries strategic significance for Lexus, which has built its reputation in Korea largely on hybrid vehicles. While the Japanese luxury brand is well established in the premium hybrid sedan segment, it has been a latecomer to the all-electric market.

“EVs are not a sudden move for Lexus Korea,” Lexus Korea CEO Manabu Konoyama told reporters during a media event.

“Rather, they represent the next step, built on the experience and expertise we have accumulated through our hybrid vehicles.”

The ES 350e, the entry-level electric model, starts at 71.6 million won ($53,500) and offers a driving range of 478 kilometers on a single charge under Korean testing standards.

Priced 1.3 million won below the entry-level ES 350h hybrid, the electric sedan is designed to lower the barrier for existing Lexus customers considering a switch to EVs.

The ES 300h, introduced in Korea in 2012, helped establish Lexus in the premium hybrid sedan segment and contributed to the broader adoption of hybrid vehicles in the domestic market.

From left are Lexus Korea's All-New ES 350e all-electric car and the ES 350h hybrid sedan. Courtesy of Lexus Korea

The higher-performance ES 500e features the carmaker’s DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive system, which uses electric axles on the front and rear to deliver a combined output of 347 horsepower.

The system adjusts torque distribution according to driving conditions to improve stability during acceleration and maintain traction through corners. The model offers a driving range of 435 kilometers on a single charge.

By introducing an all-electric version of its signature sedan, Lexus aims to retain customers as the market gradually shifts toward zero-emission vehicles.

The move also reflects Toyota’s broader multipathway electrification strategy, which combines battery electric vehicles with hybrids rather than relying exclusively on fully electric models.

To address concerns about long-term EV ownership, Lexus Korea is offering a warranty of up to 10 years or 200,000 kilometers for the high-voltage battery, along with dedicated maintenance and extended coverage programs.

“The All-New ES builds on the trust we have established with our customers, expanding our electrification lineup to include BEVs. It marks a turning point for Lexus and offers a glimpse of the transformation that lies ahead for the brand,” Konoyama said.

雷克萨斯韩国公司周二在韩国发布了其首款纯电动ES轿车。第八代ES系列包括ES 350e和ES 500e两款纯电动车型，以及ES 350h混合动力车型。ES 350e起售价为7160万韩元，续航里程为478公里；ES 500e最大功率为347马力，续航里程为435公里。雷克萨斯正通过结合纯电动车型和混合动力车型，拓展其在现有混合动力车型基础上的产品线。

ES 350e 的售价比入门级 ES 350h 混合动力车低 130 万韩元。

ES 500e 采用雷克萨斯的 DIRECT4 全轮驱动系统，前后轴均配备电驱动桥。

雷克萨斯韩国公司提供长达 10 年或 20 万公里的高压电池保修服务。

ES 300h 于 2012 年在韩国推出，帮助雷克萨斯在高端混合动力轿车领域站稳脚跟。

发布于2026年10月13日下午1:57（韩国标准时间）

ES 350e 的续航里程为 478 公里

周二，在首尔华克山庄酒店举行的雷克萨斯ES 350e纯电动轿车和ES 350h混合动力车发布会上，雷克萨斯国际首席工程师千足耕平（左）和雷克萨斯韩国首席执行官近山学与这两款车型合影。图片由雷克萨斯韩国提供。

雷克萨斯韩国公司周二表示，该公司推出了首款纯电动ES轿车，进一步拓展了这家豪华汽车制造商的电气化战略，使其超越了现有的混合动力产品线，从而巩固了其在竞争日益激烈的电动汽车（EV）市场中的地位。

第八代全新ES系列包括ES 350e和ES 500e纯电动车型以及ES 350h混合动力车型，为客户提供纯电动和混合动力两种动力系统选择。

此次发布对雷克萨斯具有重要的战略意义，该品牌在韩国的声誉主要建立在混合动力汽车之上。虽然这家日本豪华品牌在高端混合动力轿车领域已占据稳固地位，但在纯电动汽车市场却起步较晚。

“对于雷克萨斯韩国来说，电动汽车并不是一个突然的举措，”雷克萨斯韩国首席执行官小山学在一次媒体活动中告诉记者。

“相反，它们代表着下一步的发展，建立在我们通过混合动力汽车积累的经验和专业知识之上。”

入门级电动车型 ES 350e 的起售价为 7160 万韩元（约合 53500 美元），根据韩国测试标准，单次充电可行驶 478 公里。

这款电动轿车的售价比入门级 ES 350h 混合动力车低 130 万韩元，旨在降低现有雷克萨斯客户考虑改用电动汽车的门槛。

ES 300h 于 2012 年在韩国推出，帮助雷克萨斯在高端混合动力轿车领域站稳脚跟，并促进了混合动力汽车在韩国国内市场的广泛普及。

从左至右依次为雷克萨斯韩国全新ES 350e纯电动车和ES 350h混合动力轿车。图片由雷克萨斯韩国提供。

高性能版 ES 500e 配备了该汽车制造商的 DIRECT4 全轮驱动系统，该系统在前轴和后轴上均采用电驱动轴，可提供 347 马力的综合输出功率。

该系统会根据驾驶情况调整扭矩分配，以提高加速时的稳定性并保持弯道行驶时的牵引力。该车型单次充电续航里程可达 435 公里。

雷克萨斯推出其标志性轿车的纯电动版本，旨在随着市场逐渐向零排放汽车转型，留住客户。

此举也体现了丰田更广泛的多路径电气化战略，该战略将纯电动汽车与混合动力汽车相结合，而不是仅仅依赖纯电动汽车。

为了解决人们对电动汽车长期使用问题的担忧，雷克萨斯韩国为高压电池提供长达 10 年或 20 万公里的保修，以及专门的维护和延长保修计划。

“全新ES巩固了我们与客户之间建立的信任，并将我们的电气化产品阵容扩展到纯电动汽车领域。它标志着雷克萨斯的一个转折点，也预示着该品牌未来将面临的转型，” Konoyama说道。