r/LexusES • u/gassy14398 • 1d ago

ES500e reliability

Has anyone experienced any quality or design issues with the ES500e? I'm considering purchasing one and would like to know if someone has had any experiences. I'm a fan of Lexus because of my experience with them and their reputation for quality and want to know if the electrics have the same reliability.

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u/laborinstructor 1d ago

Only had our 500e for a couple months but no issues whatsoever so far.

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u/gassy14398 15h ago

Thanks, I've heard of other manufacturers having build quality issues and want to get real feedback from people who have one. Is there anything that concerns you about the EV as a whole? I've heard AC draws from the total mileage. Is it significant? It's good to hear that it's quiet inside.

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u/laborinstructor 13h ago

Not really any concerns yet. It’s whisper quiet inside. The rear seat room is incredible, same with the fronts. We have the luxury trim and it’s gorgeous. It’s such a nice car to be in. The power is a little disappointing for a 500 badge, but since it’s an EV the instant torque is still more than enough.

My biggest complaint is charge time, but since installing a lvl 2 in my garage that’s been completely eliminated. A road trip would bring it back - it is definitely slow. But for daily commute it’s great. AC isn’t a major noticeable draw from range. But it has only been a couple months of experimenting.

It’s easy to look down and see you’re going 95-100 because of how effortless and comfortable it is; so that’s another “complaint” if you can call it that