Toyota HiLux vs Peugeot E-Expert
What's the difference?

Toyota HiLux

$33,990 - $82,990

2026 price

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Peugeot E-Expert

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2024 price

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Summary

2026 Toyota HiLux

2024 Peugeot E-Expert

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

315 km

Electric range

330 km

Energy consumption

20.2 kWh/100km

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Battery capacity

59.20 kWh

75.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Zero tailpipe emissions
Silent powertrain
Zippy response

One-tonne payload
Load-through hatch
Long service intervals (km)

Dislikes

High price
Short driving range
Limited GVM/GCM ratings

High purchase price
Centre passenger legroom/headrest
No stays to hold barn-doors at 180-degrees open

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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2024 Peugeot E-Expert Summary

French manufacturer Peugeot is at the cutting edge of electric commercial vans in Australia, having introduced its E-Partner small van (under 2.5-tonnes GVM) in 2023 before recently adding its new E-Expert in the popular mid-size segment (2.5 to 3.5-tonne GVM).

We recently spent a working week aboard the E-Expert to see if it has what it takes to provide a genuine zero-tailpipe-emissions alternative to Toyota’s dominant diesel-only HiAce.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Toyota HiLux 2024 Peugeot E-Expert

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

The driving comfort and competent load-carrying ability of the E-Expert in a daily short-haul working role would be well suited to both tradies and fleets, if equipped with the convenience of back-to-base overnight charging at home or depot. However, its zero-tailpipe-emissions technology comes at a high price, requiring careful cost-benefit analysis by potential buyers.

Toyota HiLux vs Peugeot E-Expert What's the difference?

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Verdict

Toyota HiLux vs Peugeot E-Expert
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