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Toyota’s all-electric Hilux will go on sale in Australia next month, marking the first time the battery-powered pickup is available outside Thailand, its home market.

That gives us an idea of how much the first-ever electric Hilux costs, and it’s not exactly cheap. Prices start from $74,990 Australian dollars, which is the equivalent of around $52,000 US, plus on-road costs. Market-specific conditions aside, that’s quite a lot for a mid-size truck, even an all-electric one; at least it's well-equipped.

The Hilux BEV will be available in two trim levels in Australia—SR and SR5—and both will only come with a dual-motor AWD powertrain. The base price is for the SR chassis double-cab version, which means that the cheapest Hilux BEV pickup is the SR double-cab version priced from AUD $76,490 (US $53,050). As for the range-topping SR5 double-cab pickup, it is priced from AUD $82,990, which is roughly $57,600 in US currency.

Dual-Motor AWD With 193 HP, Up to 196 Miles of Range NEDC

So what do Australian customers get for the money? For starters, the battery-electric powertrain, which is shared across all variants, consists of a 59.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack and dual-motor AWD system. The latter includes a front motor rated at 82 kW (110 hp) and 206 Nm (152 lb-ft) of torque, plus a more powerful rear motor that delivers 192 kW (257 hp) and 269 Nm (198 lb-ft) of torque.

Mind you, the combined system output is 144 kW (193 hp), with torque distribution variably controlled between the front and rear axles during on-road driving to provide high-traction full-time AWD. When going off-road, the Toyota Multi-Terrain Select traction control system offers six different drive modes that adjust the amount of wheel slip to suit the driving conditions and keep the vehicle moving in low-grip situations.

The maximum driving range is 196 miles for the pickup variants and 152 miles for the chassis-cab version. The figures are calculated using the outdated NEDC test cycle, which is known to exaggerate range by up to 30%—this explains why the European-spec Hilux BEV has a maximum range of 149 miles on the more realistic WLTP cycle.

The battery can be replenished from 10 to 80% in as little as 30 minutes thanks to 150kW CCS2 DC charging capability, while the maximum three-phase AC charging capacity is 10kW, enabling customers to charge from 10 to 100% in about 6.5 hours.

While the Hilux BEV shares the body-on-frame design with the diesel versions, it does have some modifications to accommodate the battery-electric powertrain. Those include a unique suspension system with frame reinforcements, beefed-up MacPherson strut front suspension and a De-dion rear leaf spring setup that integrates the rear electric motor while retaining the live axle setup. Ventilated disc brakes are also part of the package. The HiLux BEV offers a maximum braked towing capacity of 4,409 lbs in Australia in double cab-chassis guise.

Well-Equipped SR Base Grade, Upmarket SR5

Equipment-wise, the Toyota Hilux BEV SR grade features a closed-off upper front grille, aero-enhanced 17-inch alloys, LED headlights with manual leveling, body-color front bumper, side mirror caps, and door handles, as well as a shark fin antenna and side steps.

Inside, the most affordable Hilux BEV grade gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system paired with a 12.3-inch digital cluster, and a four-speaker sound system. The infotainment system also offers embedded satellite navigation, and voice commands, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, DAB+ digital radio, and a pair of USB-C ports in the front and rear.

Hilux BEV SR customers also get a fabric upholstery, all-weather floor mats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power windows, smart entry and start, and a 1500W inverter in the center console box that can power small appliances.

As for the SR5 top grade, it adds exterior upgrades like LED headlamps with auto-leveling, LED fog lamps and taillights, power folding and heated side mirrors, rear privacy glass and painted hood moulding and radiator lower grille. The cabin is more luxurious courtesy of a leather-accented upholstery, heated front seats with powered driver’s adjustment and two-way lumbar support, heated steering wheel, electrochromatic rearview mirror, carpeted floor, eight-speaker audio system, and wireless phone charger, among other things.

All models get the Toyota Safety Sense active safety suite including Pre-Collision System autonomous emergency braking, dynamic radar cruise control, lane trace assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking support brake (pickup only), road sign assist, and automatic high beam. A panoramic view monitor, front and rear parking sensors (pickup only), tyre pressure monitor, and eight SRS airbags are also standard on all grades.

This story was originally published by Autoblog on Apr 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.