ES vs Ray comparison

By starting price alone, Ray is ₩56,800,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

ES and Ray compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

ES

What is good

  • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.

What could be better

  • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.

ES official site

Ray

What is good

  • The boxy body and large doors without a B-pillar give the best interior space and cargo capacity among light cars.

What could be better

  • The tall body reduces high-speed stability, gasoline fuel economy is not great for a light car, and the EV has a short range of 205km.

Ray official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemESVisit siteRayVisit site
Starting price≈€48,081.12+ (₩71,600,000)External source≈€9,938.56+ (₩14,800,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeMini
FuelHybrid, ElectricGasoline, Electric
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price8,4903,062
Fuel/energy economyNeeds checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published)
  • Gasoline combined 12.6~12.9km/L
  • EV combined 5.1km/kWh
EV rangeUp to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking)Ray EV 205km (combined, 35.2kWh LFP)
PowerNeeds checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed)
  • 1.0 Gasoline 76 hp
  • EV motor 64.3kW (about 87 hp)
Seats5-seater4 (van 1, 2)
Price by trim
  • 8th generation All New ES (launched 2026-10-13): ES 350e Premium ₩71,600,000
  • Luxury ₩80,200,000
  • VIP ₩83,900,000
  • ES 500e AWD Premium ₩77,000,000
  • Luxury ₩84,900,000
  • ES 350h Premium ₩72,900,000
  • Luxury ₩77,800,000
  • ES 350h AWD Premium ₩75,900,000
  • Luxury ₩80,800,000 (based on 5% individual consumption tax)
  • 2027 model year, 16 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Van 1-seater Trendy ₩14,800,000 ~ X-Line 1.0 ₩20,600,000
  • Electric Van 1-seater EV Light ₩28,070,000 ~ Air 4-seater ₩30,620,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for those who want a quiet, fuel-efficient large hybrid sedan.Families or self-employed people who want light car benefits along with a roomy interior and cargo space
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanKei Box Car
CompanyLexus, JapanKia, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.
      • The boxy body and large doors without a B-pillar give the best interior space and cargo capacity among light cars.
      Cons
      • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.
      • The tall body reduces high-speed stability, gasoline fuel economy is not great for a light car, and the EV has a short range of 205km.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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