2022 Lexus ES hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?

ES 300h FWD vs 350 FWD

Yes. Pays back in 2.0 years.

2.0years to pay back

Bars: total energy saving after each year. Dashed line: the $1,200 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every hybrid pair

2022 Lexus ES hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
ES 300h FWD 350 FWD	$42,150 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$1,200	$604	2.0 years	Hybrid, $2,425
Hybrid 300h FWD 350 FWD	$42,150 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$1,200	$604	2.0 years	Hybrid, $2,425
ES 300h F SPORT FWD 350 FWD	$45,700 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$4,750	$604	7.9 years	Gas, $1,125
Hybrid 300h F SPORT FWD 350 FWD	$45,700 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$4,750	$604	7.9 years	Gas, $1,125
ES 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD	$47,550 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$6,600	$604	10.9 years	Gas, $2,975
Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD	$47,550 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$6,600	$604	10.9 years	Gas, $2,975
ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD	$51,330 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$10,380	$604	17.2 years	Gas, $6,755
Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD	$51,330 $40,950	44 mpg 26 mpg	$873 $1,477	$10,380	$604	17.2 years	Gas, $6,755

ES 300h FWD vs 350 FWD: other differences
Measure	Hybrid	Gas	Change
Horsepower	215 hp	302 hp	-87 hp
Torque	163 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	-104 lb-ft
Cargo, seats up	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft	about the same
Cargo, seats down	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft	about the same
Curb weight	3,730 lb	3,690 lb	about the same

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.