Electric Toyota Hilux details confirmed in Australia

Toyota is launching its first electric ute, with a small, fleet-focused lineup comprising two body styles and one dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain. And across the ditch, the brand has revealed the plug-in pick-up's pricing.

The 2026 Toyota Hilux BEV is arriving in Australian showrooms in the second quarter of 2026, priced from AU$74,990 before on-road costs for the base SR dual-cab/chassis.

The SR trim is also offered in dual-cab pickup configuration at AU$76,490 before on-roads, with the Hilux BEV lineup topped by the SR5 dual-cab pickup at AU$82,990 before on-road costs.

The update offers clues as to where the electric Hilux's pricing is expected to land when the model arrives in New Zealand.

Converted to New Zealand Dollars, the model's Australian pricing kicks off at just over $90,000 for the SR, topping off at just under $100,000 for the SR5.

Power and torque outputs for the Hilux BEV aren’t far off the diesel-powered HiLux.

There’s only a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain available, incorporating 82kW/206Nm front and 129kW/269Nm rear electric motors for total system outputs of 144kW and 468Nm.

A diesel Hilux, in contrast, delivers 150kW of power and between 420Nm and 500Nm of torque depending on the transmission.

The Hilux BEV has a 59.2kWh lithium-ion battery that can be fast-charged at up to 150kW on DC power, via which a 10 to 80 per cent charge is claimed to take “as little as 30 minutes”.

It also supports 10kW three-phase AC charging, on which a 10 to 100 per cent charge is claimed to take approximately 6.5 hours.

Toyota says a driving range figure has yet to be finalised, but is “anticipated to be up to 315km on the NEDC cycle”.

The Hilux BEV has full-time all-wheel drive, with torque distribution variably controlled between the front and rear axles during on-road driving, and six different terrain modes available for off-road driving.

The Hilux BEV features its own “uniquely developed suspension system” comprising frame reinforcements, beefed-up MacPherson strut front suspension, and a De Dion live axle with leaf spring setup at the rear. It features ventilated disc brakes and regenerative braking.

Braked towing capacity is 2000kg, well down on the 3500kg offered by the diesel Hilux and both the MG U9 EV and LDV eTerron 9.

Toyota, however, says it has conducted a “comprehensive and sustained testing program in collaboration with leading mining fleets”, with Hilux BEVs trialed on different off-road terrain and in high-temperature remote outback operations.

The Hilux BEV is distinguished from the diesel-powered range with a closed-off upper front grille and “aerodynamically enhanced” 17-inch alloy wheels.

Toyota is targeting just 500 sales of the Hilux EV in Australia this year, predominantly targeting mining, construction and government fleet buyers.

“This is an exciting time for Toyota; bringing in an electric version of the much-loved Hilux pickup finally gives businesses and fleets the option of low-emission motoring mixed with Toyota’s extensive parts and servicing network,” said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, John Pappas, in a press release.

“In fact, Toyota has already been testing the Hilux BEV for months on mine sites in temperatures nearing 50°C, ensuring the performance of this new powertrain matches the tried-and-tested Hilux diesel.

“Customers looking to make the switch to an electric pickup now have the backing of Toyota quality, durability and reliability.”