2026 Lexus ES 500e Caps DC Fast-Charging at 150 kW, Half the Rate of Rivals

The 2026 Lexus ES 500e's DC fast-charging peaks at 150 kW — less than half the rate of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric. Both ES EV variants share a 74.7-kWh battery; the ES 500e weighs nearly 5,000 lb in Luxury trim. Engadget's review calls the sedan's EV hardware a generation behind despite a $51,895 starting price and strong driving dynamics.