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Article on EV User Experience Vs. Performance, etc.
This is an interesting article.
u/Klutzy-Ant-9004 — 5 days ago
u/Klutzy-Ant-9004
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ES350e EXECUTVE MODEL
You have probably read that the 2026 ES350e is available in an "executive" model. It includes, among other things, a Mark Levinson stereo (!), rear side window shades, which are great if you are transporting children or high-end passengers in the back. Talking about high-end passengers, the Executive model also comes with power-reclining cooled and warmed outboard rear seats that also have a massage function! A massage function! I'm trying to figure out how I'll drive from a back seat! Also, I'm encouraged to know that, with that car, I can be an Uber driver AND a pimp!
u/Klutzy-Ant-9004 — 6 days ago
Lexus 2026 ES500e Test Drive -- Finally!
I test drove an ES500e AWD yesterday. I found the exterior and interior aesthetics very disappointing! The interior looks cheap, plain, and as if it had been inspired by Tesla. The exterior is boxy and the trunk opening seemed limited and hindered height-wise by the long slope of the fastback. It was, however, deep enough.
The ride: Well, I think this--and Lexus reliability--is the only reason you would buy this car. It was FAST, quiet, and smooth. It's exactly what I was hoping for. It's the kind of car that will get you a lot of speeding tickets if you're not careful. All that said, I'm not sure I need the performance of the dual-motor, AWD 500e. The single motor FWD 350e will probably be enough. And even then, I'm not sure I'm willing to own the interior and exterior aesthetics! Especially for $57,000!
u/Klutzy-Ant-9004 — 7 days ago