What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Lexus ES 300h in Canada and what are the annual savings?
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h uses a full hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine (178 hp total system output) paired with two electric motors, without external charging capability. According to Natural Resources Canada, official consumption is 5.8L/100 km city, 6.1L/100 km highway, and 5.9L/100 km combined for the front-wheel drive version. In real Canadian conditions (including cold winters), practical consumption sits between 6.5 and 7.5L/100 km in mixed driving. For 20,000 km annually at $1.65/L (regular gasoline), the annual fuel cost is approximately $2,145 to $2,475. Compared to a conventional luxury sedan of similar size consuming 9.5L/100 km (like an Infiniti Q50), the savings are approximately $1,060 to $1,320 per year. Over 5 years, the ES 300h's fuel savings can exceed $5,000, which partially offsets the approximately $2,000 premium over the ES 350 V6.

