Lexus ES EV Arrives in Korea with New Platform
Lexus Korea has opened preorders for the eighth-generation ES, introducing its first battery electric models on the GA-K platform. The new lineup breaks traditional pricing norms by undercutting hybrid costs, offering the electric ES 350e starting at $53,000 alongside a guaranteed residual value program.
According to GN auto tech/ev: electric vehicle, the new ES lineup features a notable pricing inversion where the entry-level electric model starts below the hybrid version, with the ES 350e Premium listed at approximately $53,000 compared to the ES 350h Premium at $54,000. The source also highlights a new 'Amazing Switch' financing program that guarantees a 50% residual value for the electric variant after three years to mitigate depreciation concerns.
Source: biggo.comThe eighth-generation Lexus ES is coming to the Korean market, introducing the sedan's first battery electric version alongside updated hybrids. Lexus Korea has opened preorders for the model, which aims to redefine the premium sedan segment with a focus on comfort and electrified performance.
Source: mk.co.kr
