"Lexus announced Monday that the ES will get Toyota's new Arene software platform, and with it comes native EV route planning, a first for a Lexus EV. It's a feature that Teslas and Rivians have had for years, and its absence has been one of the more glaring pain points of owning Lexus or Toyota electric cars. Anyone who has done long road trips without good native route planning knows how much of a difference this feature makes in curing range anxiety."
"With an active Drive Connect trial or subscription, owners will be able to see key charging details directly in the car's navigation system or on the Lexus smartphone app. This includes the EV Range Map, which will calculate the optimal route to your destination, automatically throw in charging stops along the way, and estimate your remaining battery percentage upon arrival. Lexus will also show you charging station names, address, hours of operation, charger type (Level 1, 2, or DC fast), real-time availability, and maximum output in kilowatts."
"One tap on the navigation screen will show nearby charging stations, or let you add a charging stop before you even leave your driveway. It works similarly to the native Google-based infotainment systems found in General Motors and Nissan EVs. There's also a new conversational voice assistant that can handle volume, audio, climate, and trip details, without requiring you to memorize exact commands."
"And the ES now also gets the native dash cam that debuted on the 2026 Toyota RAV4. It records in continuous loops, supports manual capture, and uses a G-sensor t"
The 2026 Lexus ES uses Toyota’s Arene software platform and becomes a fully electrified nameplate with hybrid and electric versions. Native EV route planning is added, enabling charging stops to be incorporated automatically and estimating remaining battery percentage at arrival. Charging information can appear in the vehicle navigation system or in the Lexus smartphone app through an active Drive Connect trial or subscription. The system provides an EV Range Map, charging station names, addresses, hours, charger types, real-time availability, and maximum output in kilowatts. A conversational voice assistant controls volume, audio, climate, and trip details without memorizing exact commands. The ES also gains a native dash cam with continuous loop recording, manual capture, and G-sensor support.
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