Lexus ES 350h and ES 500e in India: what buyers need to know
The Lexus ES range in India now has two distinct characters. Buyers can pick between the ES 350h strong hybrid and the ES 500e electric, with the 350h joining the lineup in July after the 500e arrived earlier this year. Beyond the new powertrain choices, this ES rides on a larger footprint, gets a redesigned cabin and adds a longer list of features over the model it replaces.
What is new on this ES
The bigger dimensions bring more cabin space, and Lexus has redone the interior with a fresh dashboard layout, updated trim and a longer features list. It reads as a proper generational step rather than a mid-life update.
ES 350h and ES 500e explained
- ES 350h: a strong hybrid, the more recent addition, joining the range in July
- ES 500e: a fully electric ES, on sale in India since earlier this year
- Both share the new larger body and the redesigned cabin
- The 350h suits buyers not ready for a full EV, the 500e suits those going electric
- Feature lists differ by variant, so check the exact trim before booking
Lexus ES 350h and ES 500e pricing
Lexus has not put out pricing details for the ES 350h and the ES 500e in this update, so buyers should confirm exact ex-showroom figures for both with a Lexus dealer before finalising anything. Given how far apart a hybrid and a full EV usually sit on price, expect a real gap between the two.
Should you wait for a test drive of both
If the choice is really between a hybrid and an EV, a lot comes down to your daily charging access and how far you drive. Book a test drive of both the ES 350h and the ES 500e at your nearest Lexus dealership before deciding, since brochure specs rarely tell the full story on refinement and range.
Would you pick the ES 350h hybrid or go all in with the ES 500e?
Lexus ES — the numbers
The detail
Safety(19)
Features(20)
Specifications(25)
Efficiency by fuel: Petrol 22.37 kmpl · Petrol 18 kmpl · 22 22 KM/L · 22.5 kmpl
Variants (2)
- 350H Exquisite
- 350H Luxury
Colours (11)
- Sonic Titanium
- Sonic Copper
- White Nova
- Graphite Black
- Sou
- Deep Blue Mica
- Graphite Black Glass Flake
- Sonic Iridium
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Quartz
- Sonic Chrome (Exquisite)
TT Score
A strong hybrid luxury sedan on the numbers, with 22.37 kmpl claimed efficiency, 10 airbags and a solid 4/5 owner rating from 221 ratings, but the conflicting price data makes its value difficult to score honestly.
Who it suits
- High-mileage city user — The petrol-electric hybrid is rated at a claimed 22.37 kmpl, making it well suited to buyers who expect frequent urban use.
- Luxury family buyer — It has five seats, five doors and a 65-litre fuel tank, giving it the basic capacity for regular family travel.
- Safety-conscious luxury buyer — The listed specification includes 10 airbags, providing a substantial stated safety-equipment package.
- Long-term owner — OUR figure of 4/5 from 221 owner ratings is a relatively substantial ownership sample and indicates generally positive owner satisfaction.
Worth knowing
- · The available price data conflicts substantially, so the car's value cannot be judged reliably from the supplied figures.
- · At 1,920 mm wide, the sedan is fairly broad for Indian city use, which may make tight urban spaces less convenient.
- · The supplied data lists AWD and e-CVT but provides no ride, boot-space or ground-clearance figures, so those aspects cannot be assessed.
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
What owners rate it
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 1 Sept 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
The figures above are for the Lexus ES. We do not have separate figures for the Lexus ES 350h or the Lexus ES 500e in this story.
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