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Lexus ES 500e vs MG M9 EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Lexus ES 500e
MG M9 EV

Lexus

ES 500e

From ₹91.2 Lakh

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MG Motor

M9 EV

From ₹79.95 Lakh

Full M9 EV page Change
Lexus ES 500eES 500e Luxury · ₹91.2 Lakh
MG M9 EVPresidential Limousine · ₹79.95 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price ES 500e: ₹91.2 Lakh M9 EV: ₹79.95 Lakh (ahead) M9 EV ₹11.25 lakh cheaper
Airbags ES 500e: 8 airbags (ahead) M9 EV: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet
Range ES 500e: 580 km (ahead) M9 EV: 548 km Claimed
Power ES 500e: 252 kW (ahead) M9 EV: 245 PS Torque 438 vs 350 Nm
Versions ES 500e: 1 M9 EV: 2 (ahead)

Pick the ES 500e for more airbags, more range and more power.

Pick the M9 EV for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹91.2 Lakh
₹79.95 Lakh
On-road in
₹94.98 Lakh
₹83.29 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,59,573 a month
₹1,39,939 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
252 kW
245 PS
Torque
438 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
580 km
548 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Five-seat full-electric luxury sedan
Ultra-Luxury Electric 3-Row MPV
Version on Sale
ES 500e Luxury (single version)
Not listed
Launched in India
March 2026, as the first all-electric Lexus on sale in India
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
7 Seats (First-Class Airline Suite)
Platform
TNGA GA-K, as stated by Lexus India at launch
Not listed
Interior Colours
White or Hazel
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Powertrain
Battery electric with DIRECT4 all-wheel drive and front and rear eAxles
Not listed
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motors
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted with High Efficiency
Front Motor
167 kW and 268.6 Nm
Not listed
Rear Motor
88.3 kW and 169.8 Nm
Not listed
0-100 km/h
5.5 s
9.2 sec (0-100 km/h)
Drive Modes
4 modes plus a Custom mode
Not listed
Battery Capacity
74.68 kWh lithium-ion with integrated water cooling
90 kWh NMC Battery Pack (MG's brochure gives only this figure, no separate gross capacity is published)
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive (DIRECT4)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Hybrid
None, battery electric only
Not listed
Battery Chemistry
Not listed
NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (CATL High-Energy Cells, IP68 Waterproof Enclosure)
Top Speed
Not listed
180 km/h (Electronically Limited)

Range & Charging

DC Fast Charging
10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes on a 150 kW charger, with the battery at 25 degrees C at the start
160 kW DC Fast Charging: approximately 90 minutes (MG's brochure does not specify the charge window/percentage for this figure)
AC Home Charging
Home charger supplied; an 11 kW charger gives a full charge in about 7 hours, and the charger carries a 3 year warranty
Not listed
AC Charging
Not listed
11 kW AC Fast Charger: 0-100% in approximately 10 hours
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load output up to 3.3 kW power supply inside & outside cabin)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
3-Stage Multi-Mode Smart Regenerative Braking with Steering Wheel Paddles & One-Pedal Drive Mode

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Parking Brake
Electric parking brake with brake hold
Not listed
Brake Signal
Emergency brake signal
Not listed
Wheels
21-inch aero wheels (aluminium frame with a resin aero cover)
19-inch Aerodynamic Low-Drag Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Tyres
235/45 R21
Not listed
Front Suspension
McPherson strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with High-Performance Dampers (Ultra-Smooth Gliding Ride)
Chassis Control
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and Pitch & Bounce Control
Not listed
Stabilisers
Torsion bar, front and rear
Not listed
Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 330 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Tyre Size
Not listed
235/55 R19 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,145 mm (Lexus quotes this under gross vehicle mass condition)
5,270 mm (Massive 5.3-meter ultra-luxury presence)
Width
1,920 mm
2,000 mm
Height
1,575 mm
1,840 mm
Wheelbase
2,950 mm
3,200 mm (Massive 3.2-meter luxury limousine wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
150 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,410 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
Up to 1,720 litres maximum (third row fully forward and folded down, per MG's brochure); all-rows-up and third-row-folded-only figures not published
Front Storage
Not listed
55 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

Crash Test Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not listed
Airbags
8 SRS airbags
7 Airbags (per MG's official brochure; the previous 8-airbag description could not be re-confirmed)
Pre-Collision System
Pre-collision system with auto emergency braking
Not listed
Cruise Control
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Tracing Assist
Not listed
Lane Keeping
Lane Departure Alert
Not listed
Monitoring
Driver Monitor camera that warns of long and short distraction and microsleep, and a Blind Spot Monitor
Not listed
Camera
Panoramic View Monitor with a 3D view
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking Visualization & Ultrasonic Sensors
Headlamp Assist
Automatic High Beam and Adaptive High-beam System
Not listed
Child Seats
ISOFIX and top tether anchors
Not listed
Security
Anti-theft system with siren, intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
Not listed
Pedestrian Alert
Acoustic vehicle alerting system
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not listed
Not tested in this form. The same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022). ANCAP gave the same car, sold in Australia as the LDV Mifa 9, 5 stars in 2022.
Stability Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2+ ADAS (Full Autonomous Driving Suite with 15 Features: Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Centering, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Speed Limit Assist)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Infotainment
14-inch Full HD multimedia display with USB Type-C and HDMI ports in the console
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch uniquely shaped LCD meter (TAZUNA cockpit)
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with Full Navigation View
Head-Up Display
Fitted
Not listed
Audio System
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound
12-Speaker Premium Hi-Fi Sound System with Subwoofer & Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio
Smartphone
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two wireless chargers, Lexus India app with remote battery insights
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic 2-zone air conditioning with nanoeX ion generator
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 Air Quality Purification & Independent Ceiling Air Vents for all 3 rows
Seats
Semi-aniline leather, heating and ventilation for the driver and front passenger, rear seats with trunk pass-through
Not listed
Mirror
Electronic digital inner rear-view mirror
Not listed
Ambient Lighting
Static and dynamic ambient lights and Bamboo Surface Illumination
Not listed
Rear Comfort
Rear console with tray and storage box, sunshades for the rear doors
Not listed
Roof
Tilt and slide sunroof
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment System + 12.3-inch Front Passenger Display Screen + 10.25-inch Digital Driver Display under continuous panoramic dashboard
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 100+ Features, SOTA Updates, Remote VIP Lounge Controls
Sunroof
Not listed
Dual Panoramic Glass Sunroofs with Independent Front & Rear Electric Sunblinds
Seat Features
Not listed
First-Class Executive Airline Seats: 2nd-Row Ultra-Luxury Captain Chairs with Powered Ottoman Leg Rests, 180° Full Recline, 10-Point Massage Programs, Heating, Ventilation, Detachable Touchscreen Controllers & Retractable Aluminum Tables + 8-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row VIP Seats)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Slim twin L-signature LED headlamps (DRL and indicators) with cornering lamps
Full LED Matrix Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar
Rear Lamps
Rear combination lamps with an integrated illuminating logo and individual L-signature turn signals
Not listed
Doors
Semi-flush outside door handles with auto and easy door closure
Not listed
Tailgate
Power back door
Not listed
Tail Lights
Not listed
Continuous Full-Width 3D Geometric LED Tail Lamps with Animated Welcome Light Guide
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Smart Powered Dual Sliding Side Doors with Sensor Operation, Powered Hands-Free Tailgate, Chrome Line Exterior & 64-Color Ambient Lighting

Warranty & Charger

Exterior Colours
Sou, White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black
Not listed
Standard Warranty
8 years or 2,00,000 km, as listed by Lexus India
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery Warranty
Up to 8 years
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motor
Charger Warranty
3 years
Not listed
Charging Port
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter, 400V Architecture)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹91.2 Lakh
₹79.95 Lakh – ₹84.94 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

ES 500e Luxury₹91.2 Lakh Couture Edition₹84.94 Lakh M9 EV ₹6.26 lakh less

On-road price by city

ES 500e ES 500e Luxury against M9 EV Presidential Limousine

CityES 500eM9 EVGap
Mumbai₹94.98 Lakh₹83.29 LakhM9 EV ₹11.69 lakh less
Pune₹94.98 Lakh₹83.29 LakhM9 EV ₹11.69 lakh less
New Delhi₹94.98 Lakh₹83.29 LakhM9 EV ₹11.69 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.04 Crore₹91.3 LakhM9 EV ₹12.81 lakh less
Chennai₹95 Lakh₹83.32 LakhM9 EV ₹11.69 lakh less
Hyderabad₹95.03 Lakh₹83.34 LakhM9 EV ₹11.69 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1 Crore₹88.09 LakhM9 EV ₹12.36 lakh less
Kolkata₹94.98 Lakh₹83.29 LakhM9 EV ₹11.69 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the ES 500e or the M9 EV?

The M9 EV, by ₹11.25 lakh on the versions compared here: ES 500e ES 500e Luxury at ₹91.2 Lakh against M9 EV Presidential Limousine at ₹79.95 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹94.98 Lakh against ₹83.29 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The ES 500e claims 580 km against 548 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The ES 500e: not crash-tested yet. The M9 EV: not tested in this form; the same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The ES 500e has 8 airbags and the M9 EV 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The ES 500e ES 500e Luxury makes 252 kW and 438 Nm and the M9 EV Presidential Limousine makes 245 PS and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The M9 EV is 125 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,59,573 a month for the ES 500e and ₹1,39,939 for the M9 EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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