How much is the electric HiLux 2026?
Expect an on-road price for the electric HiLux around $90,000- $100,000, reflecting its advanced electric drivetrain and specialised engineering. The HiLux EV will be one of only a few battery-electric utes available in Australia when it goes on sale. Expect an on-road price for the electric HiLux around $90,000- $100,000, reflecting its advanced electric drivetrain and specialised engineering.
Is Toyota making an electric truck?
While the new gen Hilux is available as a gas-powered and hybrid-powered conveyance, it is now Toyota’s first all-electric pickup truck. The new 193-horsepower EV truck features two electric motors, one for each axle, a 59. Wh battery pack and all-wheel drive that will take drivers 150 miles on a charge. Toyota’s new Tacoma-sized Hilux is the brand’s first electric pickup truck.
Why is Toyota not producing EV?
Toyota decided that the right way of action is not to compete with Tesla in the EV segment but to actually make a completely different segment that they will dominate. They saw the potential of using hydrogen in vehicles, as it is the most abundant chemical element in the whole universe. However, because hybrids (PHEV and HEV) still require petrol, they end up slightly more expensive to fuel than their all-electric counterparts.All in on fuel, our EV costs roughly half what it costs to run a diesel. Depreciation costs are higher. Get a smart EV plan.