Lexus LC 500h MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus LC 500h has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2018 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #10 of 82 (89th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #9 of 85 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #10 of 87 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #10 of 79 (88th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #15 of 74 (81th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #15 of 75 (81th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #19 of 69 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #16 of 59 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus LC 500h placed highest in 2019 at #9 of 85, and lowest in 2024 at #19 of 69. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 304 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 304 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 304 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 303 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 303 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 298 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 298 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 301 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 30 → 29 mpg | -1 mpg | 397 gal |
What LC 500h fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Lexus LC 500h burns 397 to 397 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 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,388 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,586 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $2,650 to $2,650 a year in fuel, or $2,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 29 mpg the Lexus LC 500h is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.