Did Lexus Just Build a Better Lucid? (2026 ES500e)

Is the 2026 Lexus ES 500e a stroke of luxury genius, or did Lexus just copy Lucid’s homework? In this video, we are diving deep into the all-new, next-generation 2026 Lexus ES 500e. Ditching its traditional mid-size sedan roots, Lexus completely redesigned the ES with a striking, single-curve aerodynamic fastback silhouette that looks remarkably like the Lucid Air. But while it looks like a futuristic EV startup on the outside, underneath it’s pure, old-school Japanese luxury. We break down the dual-motor DIRECT4 AWD powertrain, the real-world range penalty of its 74.7 kWh battery, the native NACS factory port, and why its hyper-focused ride comfort might actually make it the ultimate executive commuter under $60,000. A massive shout-out to Austin over at Performance Lexus for making this video possible! If you're in the market for a new Lexus or want to secure an allocation for the next-gen ES platform, reach out to Austin directly at performancelexus.com or shoot him an email. Tell him the channel sent you!