Lexus ES 500e Range: The Lexus ES 500e has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 89.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch of the electric sedan marks a significant milestone for the brand, as it is the first battery electric vehicle (BEV) from the brand in the country. The ES 500e is based on the brand’s TNGA-K platform, and it will be sold as a completely knocked-down (CKD) unit in the Indian market.
Lexus ES 500e EV: Design
The overall silhouette of the Lexus ES 500e electric sedan is more angular, when compared to the earlier model. At the front, it gets Z-shaped LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, the main headlight is placed under the DRLs in the gloss black trims that are placed vertically. The air intake is placed at the bottom of the bumper, and it gets diamond-shaped inserts. On the sides, it gets gloss black accents and a bold crease, along with a fresh set of alloy wheels. At the rear, it gets sleek taillights with L-shaped chrome accents on the sides, and the Lexus branding is integrated inside the light bar connecting taillamps.
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Lexus ES 500e EV: Features
The Lexus ES 500e gets several advanced features inside the cabin. It gets a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, along with a 12.3-inch fully digital driver’s display. Additionally, it also features a large panoramic glass roof, proximity sensors-based controls, lower window sills, and LED lights synced with speaker grille in the door pads. It also comes equipped with electrically powered front seats with built-in temperature control and memory functions, massage function, adaptive high beam assist, a heads-up display, an electrically powered tailgate, and muli-colored ambient lighting. In terms of safety, it gets an electronic parking brake with auto hold function, a driver drowsiness alert system, hill-hold assist, 10 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and parking sensors around the vehicle. It also features a Level 2 ADAS suite.
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Lexus ES 500e EV: Range
The Lexus ES 500e electric sedan draws its power from a 74.69 kWh battery pack, which has been paired with a dual-electric motor setup, and it can generate a peak power output of 338 hp. The ES 500e can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, and the claimed range stands at 580 kilometres, once charged completely. As per media reports, the brand will also launch a Hybrid variant in the country later.