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2018-2026 Lexus LC MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 18–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2026 Lexus LC at a glance
The 2018-2026 Lexus LC covers 9 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 18–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $4,350 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 500 5.0L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026; 2025 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2018-2026 Lexus LC by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,350–$4,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid | 18–29 MPG | $2,770–$4,450 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid | 18–29 MPG | $2,770–$4,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas, Hybrid | 18–29 MPG | $2,770–$4,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Hybrid | 18–29 MPG | $2,760–$4,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Hybrid | 18–29 MPG | $2,760–$4,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Hybrid | 19–30 MPG | $2,710–$4,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas, Hybrid | 19–30 MPG | $2,710–$4,300 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas, Hybrid | 19–30 MPG | $2,710–$4,170 | First year |
What the 2026 500 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,350 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.25
Per 100 miles
$29.00
Five years
$21,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,450more a year
Class median $2,900 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Lexus LC MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 18 MPG, down 11. Its annual cost goes from $2,770 to $4,350, $1,580 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,350 |
| 500 Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,450 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Lexus LC MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Lexus LC as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Lexus LC MPG
18–29 MPG · $2,770–$4,450/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,770.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,350 |
| 500 Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,450 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500h (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,770 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Lexus LC MPG
18–29 MPG · $2,770–$4,450/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,760 to $2,770, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,310 |
| 500 Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,450 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500h (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,770 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Lexus LC MPG
18–29 MPG · $2,760–$4,450/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,760.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,310 |
| 500 Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,450 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500h (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,760 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Lexus LC MPG
18–29 MPG · $2,760–$4,450/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,710 to $2,760, $50 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,310 |
| 500 Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,450 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500h (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,760 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Lexus LC MPG
19–30 MPG · $2,710–$4,310/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,710.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,310 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500h (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Lexus LC MPG
19–30 MPG · $2,710–$4,300/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,710.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,300 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500h (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Lexus LC MPG
19–30 MPG · $2,710–$4,170/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,170 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500h (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 500 5.0L 8-cyl RWD: $5,180 in California and $3,770 in Texas, a $1,410 difference.
- California $5,180
- Washington $4,880
- New York $4,290
- Florida $3,970
- Texas $3,770
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small car models.
Generations
- 2018-2026 (2018)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2026 Lexus LC get?
EPA rates the 2018-2026 Lexus LC at 18–30 MPG combined across 23 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 500h 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 35 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 18–19 MPG; Hybrid: 29–30 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2026 Lexus LC?
The 500h 3.5L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2026 Lexus LC?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026. In 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Lexus LC per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 500 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,350 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,350–$4,450 a year. That is a $100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Lexus LC 100 miles?
About $29.00 per 100 miles for the 500 5.0L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.00 and $29.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Lexus LC more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 500 5.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2026 Lexus LC compare with other small car configurations?
The 500 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,350 a year to fuel, $1,450 more than the class median of $2,900, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated small car configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Lexus LC different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 18 MPG, down 11. Its annual cost goes from $2,770 to $4,350, $1,580 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Lexus LC for that year.