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Lexus ES MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Lexus ES fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lexus ES for 27 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–46 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 6 configurations rated 44–46 MPG, 112–127 MPGe combined and costing $740–$1,830 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2025 300h 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 44 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 19 MPG in 1990.
Lexus ES MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (XZ20) Generation page | ||||
| 2026 | — | 44–46 | 112–127 | $740–$1,830 |
| 2019-2025 (XZ10) Generation page | ||||
| 2025 | 25–28 | 44 | — | $1,480–$2,610 |
| 2024 | 25–28 | 44 | — | $1,490–$2,610 |
| 2023 | 25–28 | 44 | — | $1,480–$2,610 |
| 2022 | 25–28 | 44 | — | $1,480–$2,610 |
| 2021 | 25–28 | 44 | — | $1,490–$2,610 |
| 2020 | 25–26 | 44 | — | $1,480–$2,610 |
| 2019 | 25–26 | 44 | — | $1,480–$2,610 |
| 2013-2018 (XV60) Generation page | ||||
| 2018 | 24 | 40 | — | $1,650–$2,700 |
| 2017 | 24 | 40 | — | $1,650–$2,700 |
| 2016 | 24 | 40 | — | $1,650–$2,690 |
| 2015 | 24 | 40 | — | $1,650–$2,690 |
| 2014 | 24 | 40 | — | $1,650–$2,700 |
| 2013 | 24 | 40 | — | $1,650–$2,680 |
| 2007-2012 (XV40) Generation page | ||||
| 2012 | 22 | — | — | $2,960 |
| 2011 | 22 | — | — | $2,990 |
| 2010 | 22 | — | — | $3,650 |
| 2009 | 22 | — | — | $3,650 |
| 2008 | 22 | — | — | $3,650 |
| 2007 | 22 | — | — | $3,650 |
| 2002-2006 (XV30) Generation page | ||||
| 2006 | 21 | — | — | $3,830 |
| 2005 | 21 | — | — | $3,110 |
| 2004 | 21 | — | — | $3,110 |
| 2003 | 21 | — | — | $3,110 |
| 2002 | 21 | — | — | $3,110 |
| 2000-2001 (XV20) Generation page | ||||
| 2001 | 20 | — | — | $3,270 |
| 2000 | 20 | — | — | $3,270 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Lexus ES generations
6 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 Lexus ES (XZ20)
44–46 MPG · $740–$1,830/yr
2019-2025 Lexus ES (XZ10)
25–44 MPG · $1,480–$2,610/yr
2013-2018 Lexus ES (XV60)
24–40 MPG · $1,650–$2,700/yr
2007-2012 Lexus ES (XV40)
22 MPG · $2,960–$3,650/yr
2002-2006 Lexus ES (XV30)
21 MPG · $3,110–$3,830/yr
2000-2001 Lexus ES (XV20)
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
2026 powertrain options
EPA range 272–307 miles.
See electric configurationsLexus ES MPG history, 1990–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1992 | 18–19 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1990 | 19 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lexus ES's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lexus ES run 20–46 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 44–46 MPG.
Which Lexus ES model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h 2.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 44 MPG.
How much does a Lexus ES cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $740–$1,830 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $740.
Has the Lexus ES's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2000 to 44 MPG in 2025, 24 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 19 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Lexus ES?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2013 to 2026 (40–46 MPG); Electric versions are rated from 2026 to 2026 (112–127 MPGe).
Which Lexus ES model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.