• Lexus has reserved some model names, including ES 350e and ES 500e, that point to changes for its ES sedan.
Lexus has reserved the names ES 350h, ES 350e and ES 500e. At the moment, the model lineup is comprised of the ES 300h, ES 250 and ES 350. In the case of the switch from ES 300h to ES 350h, we can guess at an adjustment to the hybrid model's powertrain, which would presumably offer more power. The names 350e and 500e, however, point to an all-electric configuration given the presence of that “e” letter.
We’re purely in the realm of speculation of course. But such a move would surprise no one, since Lexus has hinted at a midsize electric sedan since as far back as December 2021, when it gave a presentation outlining the brand's electric future.