# South Korea: nearly 5,000 pre-orders for the new Lexus ES, half of them electric

> Lexus Korea reports that the eighth-generation ES has reached nearly 5,000 pre-orders since September 14, with approximately 50% being electric versions, the ES 350e and ES 500e.

**In brief**: Sales and market event (severity: low) involving Lexus and Toyota, in Corée du Sud, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 23:20. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 23:20. Figures reported: 5000 vehicles.

- Category: Sales and market
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Corée du Sud
- Brands: Lexus, Toyota
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 23:20
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 23:20
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4485-south-korea-nearly-5-000-pre-orders-for-the-new-lexus-es-half-of-them-electric

## Sources (1 articles)

- [렉서스 신형 ES, 누적 계약 5000대 육박⋯절반이 전기차에 '깜짝'](https://www.autodaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=601791) — autodaily.co.kr, 4 November 2026 at 23:20

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Cite as: Mecapress, “South Korea: nearly 5,000 pre-orders for the new Lexus ES, half of them electric”, https://mecapress.com/events/4485-south-korea-nearly-5-000-pre-orders-for-the-new-lexus-es-half-of-them-electric
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology