Model
Lexus ES 500e DIRECT4
Lexus ES 500e DIRECT4 2026
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro MY2025 MY2026
Starting price $50,500 ~$68,310 (Norway)
Body type Sedan Liftback
World premiere Monday, February 23, 2026 Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Delivery start April 2026 March 2025
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 716-644 km (445-400 miles)
WLTP consumption 13.25-14.74 kWh/100km (4.7-4.2 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 14.7-16.5 kWh/100km (4.2-3.8 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 15.5 kWh/100km(4.0 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 612 km (380 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 527 km (328 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 20.5 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 463 km (288 miles)
Top speed 180 kph (112 mph) 210 kph (131 mph)
Peak power 252 kW (342.6 hp / 337.9 bhp) 315 kW (428.3 hp / 422.4 bhp) (340 kW (462.3 hp / 455.9 bhp) with boost)
Electrical torque output 439 nm (324.0 ft-lb) 855 nm (631.0 ft-lb) (855 nm (631.0 ft-lb) with boost)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 5.7 s 4.7 s (4.5 s with boost)
Drive type AWD AWD
Motor setup Two motors front and rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Floating caliper disc Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 350 mm (13.78")
Rear disc diameter 350 mm (13.78")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold, Roll or Creep
Lift-up-regen levels D / B Hard / Medium
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard) 2 (Standard / Adaptive Air Suspension Sport)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut Multi-link / Multi-link
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link / Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring / Air Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring / Air Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Standard feature
Adjustable height front Not Available Unknown
Adjustable height rear Not Available Unknown
Ground clearance mm (") 143 mm (5.63") / 105 - 145 mm (4.13" - 5.71")
Length 5138 mm (202.3") 4928 mm (194.0")
Height 1555 mm (61.2") 1455 mm (57.3")
Width excluding mirrors 1918 mm (75.5") 1923 mm (75.7")
Width including mirrors mm (") 2137 mm (84.1")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.25 / Unknown 0.24 / 2.46 m² (26.5 sq ft)
Wheelbase 2949 mm (116.1") 2950 mm (116.1")
Turning circle Unknown 12.3 meter (484.3")
Curb weight 2280 kg (5026.5 lbs) 2285 kg (5037.6 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2735 kg (6029.6 lbs) 2860 kg (6305.2 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 455 kg (1003.1 lbs) 575 kg (1267.7 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A 2100 kg (4629.7 lbs)
Trunk capacity 454 liter (16.0 cu-ft) 502 liter (17.7 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1330 liter (47.0 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Not Available Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display No Yes 11.9"
Infotainment screen No Yes 14.9"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider Google TomTom
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Yes
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Optional feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Unknown
Cornering lights Not Available Unknown
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Unknown
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Optional feature
Drowsiness Alert Not Available Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Not Available Optional feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Optional feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Front
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
Lidar sensors N/A
Battery gross 74.69 kWh 100 kWh
Battery net 70 kWh 94.9 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 662 V
Battery weight 575 kg (1267.7 lbs)
Pack configuration 180s1p
Battery type Cell to Module Cell to Module
Battery chemistry NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Lexus ES 500e DIRECT4 Charging curve (click for full size) - Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Max DC charging 150 kW 270 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 40 m 38 s 1 h 0 m 11 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 41.7 kW 94.6 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 35 m 13 s 57 m 36 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 39.7 kW 89.0 kW
Charging time 10-80% 39 m 3 s 20 m 47 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 75.3 kW 191.7 kW
Charging time 10-90% 54 m 57 s 30 m 26 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 61.1 kW 149.7 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Unknown Not Available
Interior category Driver focused Driver focused
Interior quality Luxury Premium
Console design Traditional console Traditional console
Interior design
NuLuxe Premium
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Semi-Aniline Leather Luxury
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
standard
Interior colors: Black
S-Line
Interior colors: Black
Beige & Black
Interior colors: Black Beige
black/red
Interior colors: Black
Storage N/A
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Console storage First row center console
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 3 (Normal, Sport, Sport Plus)
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8 N/A, 2, 12
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard feature / Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Standard feature / Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard feature / Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard feature / Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature / Not Available / Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Optional feature / Not Available / Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available / Standard feature / Standard feature
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger Not Available / Unknown / Standard driver, not available passenger
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Not Available / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature Not Available / Optional feature / Standard feature
Massage function Not Available Not Available / Not Available / Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Optional feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 1 56
Wheel options 2 7
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/55R19 / 235/55R19
235/45R21 / 235/45R21
235/45R20 / 265/40R20
245/40R21 / 275/35R21
Available climate systems 1 2 (2-zone, 4-zone)
Climate zones 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/4-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Knee passenger
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • No pretensioner
  • No pretensioner
  • No pretensioner
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Standard feature Optional feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Optional feature
Alarm system Standard feature Optional feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Lexus MyAudi
Change charging target Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history No Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes No