Lexus ES 300h MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus ES 300h has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 13 model years, from 2013 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 44 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 40 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #5 of 92 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #9 of 107 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #7 of 101 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #11 of 112 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #18 of 110 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #22 of 125 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #21 of 127 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #21 of 124 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #23 of 116 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #25 of 121 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #30 of 117 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #35 of 101 (66th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #34 of 86 (61th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus ES 300h placed highest in 2013 at #5 of 92, and lowest in 2024 at #35 of 101. It spent 13 of its 13 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 44 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 200 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 44 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 202 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 44 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 201 | 8/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 44 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 201 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 44 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 202 | 9/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 44 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 201 | 9/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 45 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 201 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 224 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 40 → 44 mpg | +4 mpg | 261 gal |
What ES 300h fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h burns 261 to 261 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $784 | $784 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $915 | $915 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,045 | $1,045 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $1,400 to $1,400 a year in fuel, or $4,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 44 mpg the Lexus ES 300h is 19 mpg better the median, which is worth about $695 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lexus nameplates
Every Lexus model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.