2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Lexus ES 500e vs Toyota GR Corolla
LexusES 500eMSRP fromFrom $65,525Ahead on 2 pointsToyotaGR CorollaMSRP fromFrom $50,045Ahead on 1 point
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The GR Corolla starts $15,480 lower (MSRP $50,045 vs $65,525 for the ES 500e).
- The ES 500e is fully electric; the GR Corolla burns fuel.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the ES 500e: 9.5/10 vs 4.2/10.
- The ES 500e has more power: up to 338 hp vs 300 hp.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | LexusLexus ES 500e | ToyotaToyota GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $65,525 | $50,045 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 9.5/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 2.1 | 9.8 |
| City | 2 | 11.1 |
| Highway | 2.2 | 8.3 |
| Electric range | 444 km | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | — | 229 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 338 hp | 300 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 4 | 2 |
| 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.