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2026 Lexus ES EV AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

ES 350h Premium AWD vs ES 350h Premium FWD

AWD adds $1,400. Costs $38 more a year in fuel.

$1,628more over 6 years

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ES 350h Premium FWDES 350h Premium AWDPriceFWD$49,700AWD$51,100Fuel a yearFWD$835AWD$873Total over 6 yearsFWD$54,709AWD$56,336
Blue: ES 350h Premium FWD. Orange: ES 350h Premium AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2026 Lexus ES EV AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
ES 350h Premium FWD
ES 350h Premium AWD
$49,700
$51,100
$1,40046 mpg
44 mpg
$835
$873
$1,628N/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked