Toyota is launching its first electric ute in Australia, with a small, fleet-focused lineup that includes two body styles and a dual-motor four-wheel drivetrain.
The 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV arrives in showrooms in the second quarter (April to June) of 2026 and is priced from $74,990 before on-road costs for the base SR crew cab/chassis.
The SR trim is also offered in double cab pickup configuration at $76,490 before on-road costs, with the HiLux BEV range topped by the SR5 double cab pickup at $82,990 before on-road costs.
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The EVs are therefore the most expensive members of the HiLux range, which comes in at $71,990 with diesel power, before on-road costs in Rogue or Rugged X trim.
The power and torque figures of the HiLux BEV are not far from those of the diesel-powered HiLux.
Only a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain is available, comprising 82kW/206Nm front and 129kW/269Nm rear electric motors, giving a total system output of 144kW and 468Nm.
A diesel HiLux, on the other hand, delivers an output of 150 kW and a torque of between 420 Nm and 500 Nm, depending on the transmission.
The HiLux BEV features a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that can be fast-charged using DC power at up to 150 kW, with a 10 to 80 percent charge reportedly taking “just 30 minutes.”
It also supports 10 kW three-phase AC charging, with a 10 to 100 percent charge said to take about 6.5 hours.
According to Toyota, the range figure has not yet been determined, but it is “expected to be up to 315 km in the NEDC cycle”.
The HiLux BEV has permanent all-wheel drive with variably controlled torque distribution between the front and rear axles when driving on the road and six different terrain modes for driving off-road.
The HiLux BEV features its own “uniquely developed suspension system” consisting of frame reinforcements, a reinforced MacPherson strut front suspension and a De Dion drive axle with a leaf spring arrangement at the rear. It features ventilated disc brakes and regenerative braking.
The braked towing capacity is 2,000kg, well below the 3,500kg offered by the diesel HiLux and the MG U9 EV and LDV eTerron 9 expected for Australia.
However, Toyota says it has undertaken a “comprehensive and sustained testing program in collaboration with leading mining fleets”, testing HiLux BEVs on various off-road terrains and in remote, high-temperature operations in the outback.
The HiLux BEV differs from the diesel-powered range with a closed upper front grille and “aerodynamically improved” 17-inch alloy wheels.
The SR’s standard equipment includes:
- LED headlights
- Manual leveling
- Automatic high beam
- Side steps
- Approach entry and takeoff
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- 2 x Front USB-C Ports
- 2 x Rear USB-C Ports
- 4 speaker sound system
- Urethane steering wheel
- Shift-by-wire shifter
- Dual zone climate control
- Fabric upholstery
- All-weather floor mats
- 1500W inverter in center console box
- Toyota Connected Services
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane keeping assistant (lane centering)
- Rear parking assist brake (pickup only)
- Surround view camera
- Parking sensors front and rear (pickup only)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tire pressure monitoring
- 8 * Airbags
The SR5 adds:
- “High-quality” LED headlights with automatic headlight range adjustment
- LED fog lights
- LED taillights
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated, electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Painted hood molding and lower grille
- Leather accented upholstery
- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 8 speaker sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Carpeted floors
- Electrochromatic rearview mirror
- “Soft instrument panel with lid”
You can only get the HiLux BEV in Glacier White, Frosted White and Ash Slate exterior paint finishes – the latter two cost an additional $675 – which is another clue as to who this vehicle is aimed at: fleets.
Toyota is targeting just 500 sales of the HiLux EV in Australia this year, primarily targeting mining, construction and government fleet buyers.
While that will likely make it Australia’s best-selling electric car, it would also make the HiLux EV one of the lowest-volume cars Down Under.
“This is an exciting time for Toyota. The introduction of an electric version of the popular HiLux pickup truck finally gives businesses and fleets the opportunity to combine low-emission driving combined with Toyota’s extensive parts and maintenance network,” John Pappas, vice president of sales, marketing and franchise at Toyota Australia, said in a press release.
“In fact, Toyota has been testing the HiLux BEV for months on mine sites in temperatures around 50°C to ensure the performance of this new powertrain is consistent with the proven HiLux diesel.
“Customers looking to upgrade to an electric pickup can now rely on Toyota quality, durability and reliability.”
There are currently only two other electric vehicles on offer in Australia: the more expensive LDV eT60, a single-engine, rear-wheel-drive crew cab; and the KGM Musso EV, a unibody crew-cab vehicle launched last year with single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations.
LDV and MG are expected to launch their respective EV twins eTerron 9 and U9 Down Under, but the timing for these electric cars has not yet been determined. Isuzu is also expected to launch an electric D-Max.
Prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV SR Double Cab/Chassis | $74,990 |
| 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV SR Double Cab Pickup | $76,490 |
| 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV SR5 Double Cab Pickup | $82,990 |
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