Name: Lexus ES 2026
Brand: Lexus
Availability: BackOrder

Question 1

How much does it cost to import a 2026 Lexus ES from Japan?

Accepted Answer

IPAS pricing for the 2026 Lexus ES runs from roughly USD 50,000 to USD 58,300 across the seven Japan-market grades. That is the vehicle price only. On top of it you should budget for ocean freight from Yokohama, marine insurance, destination port and handling charges, customs clearance, and your country's import duty, VAT or GST and registration fees. Across the right-hand-drive destinations IPAS serves most often, combined duty and consumption taxes on a passenger car can land anywhere in a broad band of roughly 20 to 60 percent of the customs value, and can sit well below that in markets that give battery-electric vehicles concessional treatment or well above it where a luxury or engine-based surcharge applies. Because the ES spans both battery-electric and hybrid grades, the tax outcome can change with the grade you pick. For a figure that reflects your actual destination, grade and invoice value, run the import calculator on CarImport.AI before you order.

Question 2

How is the Lexus ES shipped from Japan and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

IPAS exports the 2026 Lexus ES by sea from the Port of Yokohama, using either roll-on roll-off service or a container depending on the destination, the sailing schedule and how much protection you want in transit. Roll-on roll-off is usually the more economical option on well-served lanes, while a container adds security and suits routes with a transhipment leg. Ocean transit is measured in weeks rather than days, typically in the region of 2 to 8 weeks port to port, with nearby Asia-Pacific destinations at the short end and African, European and American ports at the long end. On top of the sailing you should allow time for export preparation in Japan and for customs clearance, inspection and registration at the destination. For live sailing options and a transit estimate to your specific port, use IPAS Express Pro Car Shipping.

Question 3

Is the 2026 Lexus ES right-hand drive?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 2026 Lexus ES supplied by IPAS is built in Japan and is natively right-hand drive as it leaves the factory, with the steering wheel, instrument panel, controls, driver assistance systems and lighting all engineered around the right-hand driving position from the outset. That makes it a direct fit for right-hand-drive markets such as Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the UK and Japan-adjacent destinations across Asia. Steering side is therefore not something you need to solve for this vehicle. What still needs checking is your country's own entry rules, which usually turn on model year eligibility, emissions certification and local compliance items such as lighting, speedometer units and daytime running lamps. Those requirements are set by your national transport authority and are worth confirming before you place an order.

Question 4

Will the electric Lexus ES grades charge on CCS2 or Type 2 chargers in my country?

Accepted Answer

This is the single most important question for the five battery-electric grades, and it deserves a straight answer. Japan-market electric vehicles are built to Japanese charging standards, which means CHAdeMO for DC fast charging and the Japanese AC inlet for slow charging. They are not built with the CCS2 and Type 2 hardware used across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa and most of Asia, and not with the CCS1 or NACS hardware used in North America. In practice that means a Japan-sourced electric ES in a CCS2 or Type 2 market depends on whatever CHAdeMO capacity that country's public network still carries, on an adapter where one is legally and technically supported, and on a correctly specified home or workplace AC charger. Adapter availability, supported charging speed and network coverage vary a great deal by country and by charge point operator, so confirm your local charging path before choosing a battery-electric grade. If the destination network is thin on CHAdeMO, the ES350h hybrid grades avoid the question entirely because they never plug in.

Question 5

Can the hybrid system and high-voltage battery be serviced in my country?

Accepted Answer

The ES350h grades use a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid system, and the ES350e and ES500e grades carry a 74.69 kWh lithium-ion pack with electric drive units, so local technical support matters. Routine servicing on either powertrain is well within reach of any workshop that already handles Lexus or Toyota electrified vehicles, since the hybrid architecture, diagnostic procedures and parts channels are shared across the group. High-voltage work is the part that needs care: battery diagnostics, inverter repair and pack handling call for technicians trained on electrified systems and the correct insulated tooling and safety equipment. Parts supply is generally strongest in countries with an established Lexus or Toyota network and slower where components have to be special-ordered. Before committing, it is worth asking a local Lexus or Toyota workshop whether they are certified for high-voltage work and how they source battery and inverter components. That question carries more weight for the battery-electric grades than for the hybrids.

Question 6

Are there age or emissions rules that could stop me importing a 2026 Lexus ES?

Accepted Answer

Import eligibility is set by the destination, not by the vehicle, and the rules differ sharply from country to country. For a 2026 model the usual age problem does not apply, because most age limits are written to exclude older vehicles rather than new ones. The conditions that do bite are on the other side: some markets restrict or prohibit imports of vehicles below a minimum age to protect local franchised sales, some require the model to hold a local type approval or homologation before it can be first registered, and some apply separate rules or incentives to battery-electric vehicles, including battery documentation and end-of-life recycling obligations. Emissions certification is usually straightforward for a new Japanese hybrid or electric car, but the paperwork proving it still has to be presented in the format your authority accepts. Confirm your country's current framework with its customs and transport authorities before paying a deposit, since a vehicle that clears easily in one right-hand-drive market can be held in another.

Question 7

What documents do I need to import a 2026 Lexus ES from Japan?

Accepted Answer

The core file is consistent across most destinations. From the Japanese side you will have the commercial invoice from IPAS, the export certificate, the bill of lading or sea waybill issued by the carrier, and the marine insurance certificate. Your customs broker will also need the chassis number and the technical data used for tariff classification, including battery capacity for the electric grades and engine capacity and fuel type for the hybrids. On the destination side, most countries add an import permit or approval from the transport authority, proof of identity and tax registration for the importer, a compliance or inspection certificate, and in some markets a pre-shipment inspection carried out before the vehicle leaves Japan. Electric grades occasionally attract extra requests around battery specification and lithium transport documentation. Assemble the destination checklist before the vehicle sails, so the car is not sitting at the port waiting on paperwork that could have been prepared in advance.

Question 8

How does ordering a 2026 Lexus ES through IPAS work?

Accepted Answer

The sequence is simple. You choose the grade and colour, confirm your destination country and port, and check that the grade and powertrain are admissible there. IPAS then confirms availability and the price, secures the vehicle for export, and prepares the Japanese export documentation. Shipping is arranged out of Yokohama, and you are given the vessel details and an arrival window so you can line up your customs broker. Once the vehicle lands you handle destination clearance, duty and tax payment, any inspection required by your transport authority, and registration, with IPAS supporting the documentation throughout. IPAS is the seller of record, so you are dealing with one counterparty and one transparent price. The most useful thing you can do before ordering is settle the destination-side numbers, so start with the import calculator on CarImport.AI and order once the landed cost is clear.

Variant	Powertrain	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drivetrain	Energy	Seating	Body type	Steering
ES500e version L AWD	Front + rear e-motor	Front 167 kW / Rear 88 kW	Front 268 Nm / Rear 169 Nm	Single-speed eAxle reduction gear	AWD	Battery-electric	5	Sedan	Right-hand drive
ES500e AWD	Front + rear e-motor	Front 167 kW / Rear 88 kW	Front 268 Nm / Rear 169 Nm	Single-speed eAxle reduction gear	AWD	Battery-electric	5	Sedan	Right-hand drive
ES350e Rr Comfort package FWD	Front e-motor	167 kW	268 Nm	Single-speed eAxle reduction gear	FWD	Battery-electric	5	Sedan	Right-hand drive
ES350e version L FWD	Front e-motor	167 kW	268 Nm	Single-speed eAxle reduction gear	FWD	Battery-electric	5	Sedan	Right-hand drive
ES350e FWD	Front e-motor	167 kW	268 Nm	Single-speed eAxle reduction gear	FWD	Battery-electric	5	Sedan	Right-hand drive
ES350h FWD	2.5L I4 (A25A-FXS) + front motor	Engine 139 kW (189 PS); system 244 hp	Engine 235 Nm; front motor 272 Nm	Electric CVT (e-CVT)	FWD	Hybrid	5	Sedan	Right-hand drive
ES350h AWD	2.5L I4 (A25A-FXS) + front + rear motor	Engine 139 kW (189 PS); system 244 hp	Engine 235 Nm; front motor 272 Nm; rear motor 123 Nm	Electric CVT (e-CVT)	DIRECT4 electric AWD	Hybrid	5	Sedan	Right-hand drive

Variant	Curb weight	WLTC range / fuel economy
ES500e version L AWD	2,240–2,260 kg	636 km (EV range)
ES500e AWD	2,200–2,220 kg	636 km (EV range)
ES350e Rr Comfort package FWD	2,160–2,180 kg	670 km (EV range)
ES350e version L FWD	2,140–2,160 kg	670 km (EV range)
ES350e FWD	2,100–2,120 kg	670 km (EV range)
ES350h FWD	1,820–1,830 kg	25.4 km/L
ES350h AWD	1,880–1,890 kg	25.4 km/L

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Length	5,140 mm	202.4 in
Width	1,920 mm	75.6 in
Width (charge port door open)	1,962 mm	77.2 in
Wheelbase	2,950 mm	116.1 in
Height — BEV grades (ES500e / ES350e)	1,560 mm	61.4 in
Height — hybrid grades (ES350h)	1,555 mm	61.2 in
Seating	5	5
Luggage capacity — BEV grades	400 L	14.1 cu ft
Luggage capacity — hybrid grades	500 L	17.7 cu ft
Fuel tank — ES350h	50 L	13.2 US gal
Fuel tank — BEV grades	Not applicable (battery-electric)	—
Standard wheels	19-inch (235/55R19) across all grades	19-inch
Drag coefficient (BEV grades)	0.20 Cd	0.20 Cd

Color	Code	Finish type	Availability
White Nova Glass Flake	083	Exterior, pearl / glass-flake	All grades
Sonic Titanium	1J7	Exterior, metallic	All grades
Sonic Chrome	1L1	Exterior, metallic	All grades
Sonic Iridium	1L2	Exterior, metallic	All grades
Wavelength	1M9	Exterior, premium	All grades
Graphite Black Glass Flake	223	Exterior, glass-flake black	All grades
Sonic Copper	4Y5	Exterior, metallic	All grades
Black	—	Interior upholstery	All grades
White	—	Interior upholstery	All grades
Hazel	—	Interior upholstery	All grades

Specification	Detail
Battery chemistry	Lithium-ion
Battery capacity	74.69 kWh (391 V × 191 Ah, 104 cells)
Drive unit	Single-speed eAxle reduction gear
DC fast-charging connector	CHAdeMO
DC fast-charging max power	150 kW
DC fast-charging time	Approximately 37 minutes (10–80%)
AC (normal) charging power	6 kW
AC full charge time	Approximately 8.5 hours
ES500e range (AWD grades)	636 km WLTC
ES350e range (FWD grades)	670 km WLTC

Lexus ES

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Lexus ES

LEXUS ES

Lexus ES

Variants

Curb weight and range/economy by grade

Dimensions

Available Colors

Key Features by Trim

Safety & ADAS

Infotainment & Connectivity

Comfort & Interior

Exterior

Performance

Battery & Charging

Hybrid battery (ES350h)

Variant Configuration

No Support

Enquiry

Variant Configuration

Lexus RX

Lexus RX 350

Lexus RX 350

Lexus GX

LEXUS RZ

Lexus LM

Lexus LM

Lexus LM

Lexus LC 500

Lexus LX 700h

Frequently Asked Questions

Export & Pricing

1How much does it cost to import a 2026 Lexus ES from Japan?

Import & Shipping

2How is the Lexus ES shipped from Japan and how long does it take?

Vehicle Specifications

3Is the 2026 Lexus ES right-hand drive?

4Will the electric Lexus ES grades charge on CCS2 or Type 2 chargers in my country?

Ownership

5Can the hybrid system and high-voltage battery be serviced in my country?

ES Variants & Similar Models

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