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Lexus ES 500e DIRECT

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Real-world range: 375 km

AvailableEAWDNCM

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Lexus ES 500e DIRECT 4 (2026)

The AWD drivetrain and 5.5 s to 100 km/h cost the ES 500e some of its 375 km of real range.

~from PLN 329,900

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Available since March 2026

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Lexus ES 500e DIRECT 4 (2026) — Side profile

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375 km

Real-world range

70 kWh

Usable battery

187 Wh/km

Efficiency

150 kW

DC peak power

10–80% in 31 min

Buying decision

EvCompass verdict

The main arguments drawn from approved data and the EvCompass editorial summary.

70 kWh of battery (75 kWh gross) at 187 Wh/km gives 375 km of real range. The AWD drivetrain delivers 439 Nm, and 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.5 s.

The DC peak is 150 kW, so 10 to 80% takes 31 min. The boot holds 517 l, and the battery carries a 15-year warranty.

Best suited to

It only makes sense when 5.5 s to 100 km/h matters more than every extra kilometre of range.

Strong points

  • The 517 l boot is larger than the 430 l median among E-segment sedans.
  • A kerb weight of 2,280 kg is lower than the group median of 2,405 kg.

What to consider

  • Real range of 375 km is lower than the 495 km median among E-segment sedans.
  • No braked towing capacity: 0 kg against the group median of 750 kg.

Catalogue comparison

EvCompass scores

Each score combines specific vehicle data with its position among the cars available in the catalogue.

Motorway

41 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built
How the score is built — Motorway
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
Motorway range in mild weather345 km4325%
Motorway range in cold weather270 km4325%
Motorway energy consumption203 Wh/km4610%
10–80% charging time31 min3120%
Maximum DC charging power150 kW4420%

City

Not calculated

There is not enough known data to calculate this score.

Data coverage: 60%

Missing data

  • Turning circle diameter
  • Confirmed price in Poland

Family

44 / 100

Data coverage: 85%

How the score is built
How the score is built — Family
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
Number of seats5 seats4525%
Rear luggage capacity517 l5830%
Isofix mountsYes5015%
Permitted trailer weight0 kg915%
Safety ratingUnknownNot counted

Charging

49 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built
How the score is built — Charging
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
10–80% charging time31 min3130%
Maximum DC charging power150 kW4420%
AC charging power22 kW9515%
800 V architectureNo3715%
Plug & ChargeNo5010%
Battery preconditioningYes6210%

Value

Not calculated

There is not enough known data to calculate this score.

Data coverage: 0%

Missing data

  • Confirmed price per kilometre of real-world range

The comparison covers 629 cars available in the catalogue.

Methodology v1Calculated by EvCompassSee the methodology

Catalogue positions

In the EvCompass rankings

Positions are computed from catalogue data using the EvCompass methodology.

How positions are calculated

Point of reference

How it compares with alternatives

Lexus ES 500e DIRECT 4 (2026)

This car
Price from
~from PLN 329,900
Real-world range
375 km
Usable battery
70 kWh
Energy consumption
187 Wh/km
DC power
150 kW
0–100 km/h
5.5 s

Lexus ES 350e (2026)

Price from
~from PLN 330,000
Real-world range
390 km
Usable battery
72 kWh
Energy consumption
185 Wh/km
DC power
150 kW
0–100 km/h
8 s

BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (2025)

Price from
~from PLN 335,000
Real-world range
430 km
Usable battery
81.2 kWh
Energy consumption
189 Wh/km
DC power
206 kW
0–100 km/h
3.8 s

The same verified metrics for this car and up to two of its closest alternatives.

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The full picture

Technical details

Approved facts grouped by the decisions they inform, without raw source headings.

Battery

Usable battery
70 kWh
Real-world range
375 km
Energy consumption
187 Wh/km
Battery chemistry
NCM
Nominal battery capacity
75 kWh
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Battery architecture
400 V
Battery warranty
15 years
WLTP range
529 km
WLTP rated consumption
158 Wh/km

Charging

AC charging power
22 kW
Maximum DC charging power
150 kW
10–80% charging time
31 min
11 kW onboard charger
No
Plug & Charge
No
Battery preconditioning
Yes
AC connector
Type 2
AC port location
Left side — front
AC charging time
3 h 45 min
DC connector
CCS
DC port location
Left side — front
Average DC power 10–80%
100 kW DC
Automatic battery preconditioning
Yes

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.5 s
Power
252 kW
Top speed
180 km/h
Drivetrain
AWD
Torque
439 Nm

Dimensions

Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,560 mm
Wheelbase
2,950 mm
Unladen weight
2,280 kg
Gross vehicle weight
2,735 kg
Maximum payload
530 kg

Utility

Body type
Sedan
Segment
E
Seats
5
Cargo volume
517 l
Braked towing weight
0 kg
Availability
Available
Production period
Available since March 2026
Heat pump
Yes
Roof rails
No
Tow hitch
No
V2L
No
V2H
No
V2G
No
Front cargo volume
0 L
Tow hitch availability
No
Unbraked towing weight
0 kg
Maximum vertical load
0 kg
ISOFIX
Yes, 2 seats
Platform
Toyota GA-K
Dedicated EV platform
No
V2H via AC
No
V2H via DC
No
V2G via AC
No
V2G via DC
No

Price

Price from
PLN 329,900

EvCompass publishes canonical facts, manufacturer values and clearly labelled calculations only.

Charging analysis

How quickly you get back on the road

Power across the charging window and stop time come from one validated data series.

Peak power
150 kW
10–80% average
100 kW
10–80% time
31 min
Underlying data
SoC %kW
10150
24150
45100
6385
8065

Home charging

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The car accepts up to 22 kW AC — a higher-power station will not charge it beyond that limit.

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Ownership costs

What it costs to use this car

Energy, scheduled servicing and seasonal tyres, priced from one transparent set of assumptions.

Model starting price: ~from PLN 329,900

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Default assumptions

15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks

Energy

PLN 362.64 / month

PLN 4,351.66 / year

Blended consumption for these settings: 190.2 Wh/km

Servicing

no data

Tyres

PLN 673.90 – PLN 1,844.55 / year

Total running cost per month

PLN 418.80 – PLN 516.35

Total running cost per kilometre

PLN 0.34 – PLN 0.41 / km

The total excludes: servicing.

Annual cost components

  • Energy: PLN 4,351.66
  • Tyres: PLN 673.90 – PLN 1,844.55

Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated October 2, 2026. Compare charging subscriptions

Calculation assumptions and sources

Applied settings

15,000 km per year · 70% charged at home · 30% in public DC · G11 — flat rate · All networks

Real-world consumption

Mild weather: 165 Wh/km

Cold weather: 222 Wh/km

Cold-weather share: 44.2% from the 1991–2020 climate normals, source read on September 13, 2026. IMGW-PIB source

The source does not state whether these figures include charging losses; no additional loss factor is applied.

Tyre ageing without mileage is excluded; seasonal changeovers are counted twice per year.

Home tariff

G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh · source read on September 13, 2026 · Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffs

Indicative reconstruction: PGE Obrót energy, PGE Dystrybucja variable distribution and variable statutory charges from the 2026 tariffs were summed net and increased by 23% VAT. Fixed monthly fees are excluded. The result is below the shared G11 range of PLN 1.18–1.32/kWh because it includes variable items only; published comparisons may include other charges or assume a different billing profile.

Public DC price

PLN 2.52/kWh · EIPA snapshot dated October 2, 2026 · all networks (EvCompass).

Servicing sources

No source data for this component.

Tyre sources

Tyre set and tread-life data

EV tyre-wear factor

Seasonal changeover cost

Not included in the total

  • Insurance
  • Depreciation
  • Financing
  • Brake pads and discs
  • Fixed monthly electricity fees

Efficiency vs. similar cars

187Wh/km
Efficiency

Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars

This car Lowest value

EvCompass interpretation

Among E-segment sedans, 187 Wh/km sits above the 179 Wh/km median.

Underlying data
This carWh/km
Lexus ES 500e DIRECT 4 (2026)187
Lexus ES 350e (2026)185
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (2025)189

Purchase price / km of range

880zł/km
Purchase price / km of range

Purchase price divided by real-world range. This is a purchase-value metric, not the driving cost for 1 km.

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This carzł/km
Lexus ES 500e DIRECT 4 (2026)880
Lexus ES 350e (2026)846
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (2025)779

How to read the comparison

Among E-segment sedans this ES 500e sits below the median on both range, 495 km, and charging peak, 173 kW.

EvCompass scenarios

Match your driving profile

Compare range, consumption and energy cost across different conditions. Change the energy price in the ownership cost settings.

Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Selected profile: Mixed profile

Range
345–405 km
Energy consumption
187 Wh/km
Cost / 100 km
PLN 26.2–30.8
Uncertainty
±8%
Driving profile simulation table
ProfileRangeEnergy consumptionCost / 100 km
Mixed profile345–405 km187 Wh/kmPLN 26.2–30.8
Calm city378–444 km170 Wh/kmPLN 23.9–28.0
Road 90 km/h335–393 km193 Wh/kmPLN 27.1–31.8
Motorway 120 km/h281–329 km230 Wh/kmPLN 32.3–37.9
Winter mixed261–307 km247 Wh/kmPLN 34.7–40.7
Winter motorway225–265 km286 Wh/kmPLN 40.1–47.1

Method: we convert the car's baseline consumption and real-world range through fixed profile factors, adjusted for body style, weight, AWD and heat pump when those fields are available. Bands show simulation uncertainty, not a guaranteed result.

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