2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Tesla Model 3
Too close to call: Lexus ES 96.8 vs Tesla Model 3 95.4 with these weights. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.4 and it flips.
2026 Lexus ES
The 2026 Lexus ES is sold in the U.S. as a electric and hybrid midsize sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the ES 350e (19 inch Wh…
2026 Tesla Model 3
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Premium RWD, is E…
2026 Lexus ES
Toss-upToo close to call: Lexus ES 96.8 vs Tesla Model 3 95.4 with these weights. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Lexus ESoverall 96.8 | 2026 Tesla Model 3overall 95.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 92 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 96.8 | 95.4 |
Lexus ES: model-level data · Tesla Model 3: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.4 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLexus ES
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Tesla Model 3
Top recalls
- highSeats25V410000 · 48 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lexus ES | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, HEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) | Model 3 Standard RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 127 | 139 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $600 | $550 |
| EV range | 307 mi | 321 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lexus ES or the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
Too close to call: Lexus ES 96.8 vs Tesla Model 3 95.4 with these weights. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lexus ES scores 96.8 and the 2026 Tesla Model 3 95.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Lexus ES or the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
2026 Lexus ES: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.