The 2026 Lexus ES 350e has officially arrived, and Lexus’s iconic luxury sedan has gone completely electric. Building on a longer, lower multi-pathway platform inspired by Lexus concept design, the first-ever electric ES combines a 74.7 kWh battery pack with an estimated 481 km (307 miles) of electric range. But in a luxury EV segment dominated by firm sports sedans, is a smooth, quiet, comfort-first electric cruiser exactly what buyers actually want? In this in-depth review, we focus on why this new electric powertrain suits the ES personality better than any gas engine ever could. We discuss the importance of the 8th-generation ES to Lexus’s electric future and dive into the standout refinements—including the stretched 116.1-inch wheelbase for huge rear legroom, the standard NACS fast-charging port, and the widescreen 14-inch Lexus Interface cockpit with Mark Levinson audio. If you’re considering an ultra-quiet, dead-reliable luxury electric sedan that prioritizes ride comfort over stiff track times, you need to see this review!