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Lexus LC MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
9 model years · 2018–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lexus LC fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lexus LC for 9 model years, 2018 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined and costing $4,350–$4,450 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2018 is the 2020 500h 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, at 30 MPG.
Lexus LC MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2026 (2018) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 18 | — | $4,350–$4,450 |
| 2025 | 18 | 29 | $2,770–$4,450 |
| 2024 | 18 | 29 | $2,770–$4,450 |
| 2023 | 18–19 | 29 | $2,770–$4,450 |
| 2022 | 18–19 | 29 | $2,760–$4,450 |
| 2021 | 18–19 | 29 | $2,760–$4,450 |
| 2020 | 19 | 30 | $2,710–$4,310 |
| 2019 | 19 | 30 | $2,710–$4,300 |
| 2018 | 19 | 30 | $2,710–$4,170 |
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 LC generations
1 generations between 2018 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lexus LC's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lexus LC run 18–30 MPG across model years 2018 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 18 MPG.
Which Lexus LC model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020 Lexus LC 500h 3.5L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2018, at 30 MPG.
How much does a Lexus LC cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,350–$4,450 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,350.
Has the Lexus LC's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 30 MPG in 2018 to 18 MPG in 2026, 12 MPG less.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Lexus LC?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2018 to 2025 (29–30 MPG).
Which Lexus LC model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2025. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.