Toyota is launching its first electric ute in Australia, with a small, fleet-focused lineup comprising two body styles and one dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain.
The 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV is arriving in showrooms in the second quarter (April to June) of 2026, priced from $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 $76,490 before on-roads, with the HiLux BEV lineup topped by the SR5 dual-cab pickup at $82,990 before on-road costs.
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The electric utes are therefore the most expensive members of the HiLux lineup, which with diesel power tops out at $71,990 before on-road costs in Rogue or Rugged X trim.
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 expected for Australia.
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.
Standard equipment on the SR includes:
- LED headlights
- Manual leveling
- Automatic high-beam
- Side steps
- Proximity entry and start
- 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 outlets
- 2 x rear USB-C outlets
- 4-speaker sound system
- Urethane steering wheel
- Shift-by-wire gear shifter
- Dual-zone climate control
- Fabric upholstery
- All-weather floor mats
- 1500W inverter in the centre console box
- Toyota Connected Services
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane trace assist (lane centring)
- Rear Parking Support Brake (pickup only)
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors (pickup only)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- 8 x airbags
The SR5 adds:
- ‘High-grade’ LED headlights with auto levelling
- LED fog lights
- LED tail-lights
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Painted bonnet moulding, lower grille
- Leather-accented upholstery
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 8-speaker sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Carpeted floors
- Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
- ‘Soft, lidded instrument panel’
You can only get the HiLux BEV in Glacier White, Frosted White and Ash Slate exterior paint finishes – the latter two costing an extra $675 – which is a further clue as to who this vehicle is aimed at: fleets.
Toyota is targeting just 500 sales of the HiLux EV in Australia this year, predominantly targeting mining, construction and government fleet buyers.
While that will likely make it Australia’s best-selling electric ute, it would also make the HiLux EV one of the lowest-volume utes Down Under.
“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.”
There are just two other electric utes currently on sale in Australia: the more expensive LDV eT60, a single-motor rear-wheel drive dual-cab; and the KGM Musso EV, a unibody dual-cab launched last year with either single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations.
LDV and MG are expected to launch their respective eTerron 9 and U9 EV twins Down Under, though timing for these electric utes remains unconfirmed. Isuzu is also expected to launch an electric D-Max.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV SR dual-cab/chassis | $74,990 |
| 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV SR dual-cab pickup | $76,490 |
| 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV SR5 dual-cab pickup | $82,990 |
