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Toyota has released more details about the coming all-electric HiLux BEV ahead of its Australian launch in the first half of 2026.
The details come courtesy of Toyota Europe and are still according to pre-homologation data, meaning it’s still approximate and could change.
Power in the HiLux BEV will come from two electric motors providing an all-wheel drive set-up. The front motor produces 205Nm and the rear motor produces 268Nm. No total system output has been provided yet.
It offers the Multi-Terrain Select system which tweaks the torque and brake control to suit different off-road terrains, which the company claims is “equivalent” to drive in low-range four-wheel drive.
Feeding these electric motors is a 59.2kWh lithium-ion battery with a claimed range of 240km, according to pre-homologation WLTP testing, and would make it one of the shortest range EVs on sale.
The Isuzu D-Max EV has a 66.9kWh battery, which offers a WLTP-rated range of 262km.
Charging figures haven’t been detailed yet, however Toyota claims it’s targeting a “best-in-class” figure to “minimise vehicle down-time”.
The D-Max EV, for reference, only offers a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 50kW.
Payload in the HiLux BEV is 715kg and towing capacity is 1600kg. This is down considerably on the turbo-diesel HiLux, which typically offers about 1000kg of payload and a braked towing capacity of 3500kg.
The D-Max EV offers both more payload and towing capacity. It has 1000kg of payload and an unchanged 3500kg braked towing capacity.
At this stage Toyota Australia hasn’t disclosed any information regarding pricing for the HiLux BEV. It’ll only be offered in dual-cab pickup style locally.
As it currently stands the new-generation HiLux turbo-diesel line-up starts at $33,990 before on-roads.
The Japanese carmaker has said the HiLux BEV will be targeted at fleets and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint, rather than private buyers.
In addition to the HiLux BEV, Toyota is set to launch a hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) version of the HiLux in Australia during 2028.
Unlike the Mirai, which is currently only offered to customers with a lease, the HiLux FCEV will be available for public purchase.
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