2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Genesis G70 vs Lexus ES 500e
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The G70 starts $9,525 lower (MSRP $56,000 vs $65,525 for the ES 500e).
- The ES 500e is fully electric; the G70 burns fuel.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the ES 500e: 9.5/10 vs 3.9/10.
- The G70 has more power: up to 365 hp vs 338 hp.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | LexusLexus ES 500e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $56,000 | $65,525 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 3.9/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 10.2 | 2.1 |
| City | 11.7 | 2 |
| Highway | 8.4 | 2.2 |
| Electric range | — | 444 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 239 | — |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 365 hp | 338 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 4 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.