Toyota HiLux vs Farizon Supervan
What's the difference?

Toyota HiLux

$33,990 - $82,990

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Farizon Supervan

$71,490 - $85,490

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Summary

2026 Toyota HiLux

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By Mark Oastler

By Jack Quick

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Electric motor type

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Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

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Electric range

315 km

Electric range

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Energy consumption

20.2 kWh/100km

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Battery capacity

59.20 kWh

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Seating

Likes

Zero tailpipe emissions
Silent powertrain
Zippy response

Futuristic design
Generous standard equipment
Large cargo area

Dislikes

High price
Short driving range
Limited GVM/GCM ratings

Unpleasant electric motor whine
Loud and incessant safety chimes
Choppy ride

2026 Toyota HiLux Summary

Toyota claims its first HiLux BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) has been designed primarily with mining, business and government fleet customers in mind, by combining the iconic ute’s 4x4 all-terrain capability with zero tailpipe emissions only a full-electric drivetrain can deliver.

To prove its suitability for harsh Aussie conditions, Toyota claims the HiLux BEV has undergone more than two years of testing on site with major mining companies, covering thousands of kilometres in ambient temperatures up to 50 degrees.

We recently sampled the HiLux BEV as a daily driver in metropolitan use, to see if its mining-focused credentials translate to being a practical alternative to traditional diesel power for tradies working in busy urban environments.

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2026 Farizon Supervan Summary

If you’ve clicked on this thinking, “What’s a Farizon?” you're probably not alone.

Farizon is yet another sub-brand of Chinese giant Geely which owns brands like Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Smart and Zeekr, among others.

This new brand is an electric commercial vehicle specialist that arrived in Australia earlier this year thanks to Saudi Arabia-based distributor, Jameel Motors. Sales are currently only offered in Queensland through Farizon’s website, though a dealer network is being developed with a priority of the eastern seaboard.

The Farizon SuperVan is the company’s first offering in Australia, alongside an electric light truck called the H9E. This electric mid-size van is a rival to the likes of the LDV eDeliver 7, Peugeot E-Expert and Volkswagen ID. Buzz, as well as the forthcoming Ford E-Transit Custom.

How does it stack up? Read along to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Toyota HiLux 2026 Farizon Supervan

Verdict

Given the HiLux BEV was developed in close cooperation with mining companies, its relatively short driving range appears tailor-made for that role given the daily driving distances (typically around 150km or less) in underground and open-cut mining operations. However, determining if our SR5 test vehicle is equally well suited to urban tradie duties would require careful analysis of driving range and payload/towing requirements, to determine if its emissions-free high purchase price can be justified.

Verdict

You’d think Farizon would be onto a winner given it has created a van with cool looks and the packaging benefits that come with a dedicated EV architecture. However, the SuperVan left a sour taste in my mouth.

There are good bones here, but Farizon has a long way to go with fixing the electric motor whine and safety systems.

It’s great the company is aware of the SuperVan’s shortcomings and is currently working on software updates, but it begs the question, why wasn’t it good in the first place?

Toyota HiLux vs Farizon Supervan What's the difference?

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Toyota HiLux vs Farizon Supervan
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