Electric Lexus ES to start at £59,345

Lexus has announced that the electric ES saloon will start at £59,345, with three trim levels on offer, Premium, Premium Plus and Takumi.

The ES 350e is the only powertrain on offer, with a 77kWh lithium-ion battery and a 224PS front-mounted electric motor.

Lexus expects the ES 350e to have a WLTP range of around 330 miles, although it is yet to complete homologation.

Fast charging is supported, with speeds of up to 150kW enabling the ES to charge from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes.

Standard equipment on the Premium model includes power adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a heated windscreen and a 10-speaker sound system.

Premium Plus models add semi-aniline leather upholstery, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, an automatic easy-closing system on the doors and a head up display.

Bamboo layering door trim and additional power adjustment functions on the front seats are also part of the Premium Plus specification, which is priced from £68,245.

The Takumi model adds 21-inch wheels, heated, ventilated and reclining rear seats with ottoman-style leg rests, rear sunshades and a rear centre console with a control panel.