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2026 Toyota HiLux BEV: New electric ute priced for Australia

Toyota aims for 500 HiLux electric ute sales in 2026, focusing on mining, construction, and government fleets with a $74,990 starting price before on-road costs.

  • On Tuesday, Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations John Pappas announced the 2026 HiLux BEV, an all-electric pickup designed for mining and government fleets with zero tailpipe emissions.
  • Building on over 50 years of HiLux legacy and 27 million global sales, Toyota conducted a "comprehensive and sustained testing program" with leading mining fleets to develop the electric variant.
  • Featuring a 59.2kWh battery, the dual-motor AWD pickup supports 150kW DC fast charging, enabling a 10 to 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes for efficient fleet operations.
  • Prices start at $74,990 for the SR dual-cab chassis, placing the HiLux BEV at a $17,000 premium over diesel variants; Toyota targets 500 sales in Australia this year.
  • Toyota plans global market launches throughout the year, though the HiLux BEV enters an Australian market featuring competitors like the LDV eT60 and KGM Musso Electric.
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2026 Toyota HiLux BEV: New electric ute priced for Australia

Toyota's new electric HiLux is pricier than the diesel range, but has come in cheaper than expected with a base price of $74,990 before on-roads.

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drive.com.au broke the news in on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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