2026 Toyota HiLux BEV Review: Why this isn’t the electric ute that will make buyers switch away from diesel
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Ever wondered when an electric ute’ll make you ditch your diesel? The 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV might not be it. Toyota excels at tough utes but lags on EVs, and the industry hasn’t nailed electric utes yet—though mining fleets are snapping it up to cut their carbon footprint.
It’s dual-cab only (cab-chassis/pickup). SR cab-chassis starts at $74,990, SR5 pickup at $82,990—$17k pricier than equivalent diesel. Styling tweaks include BEV badges, aerodynamic grille. Its 59.2kWh battery delivers 315km (pickup, NEDC) or 245km (cab-chassis) range.
Would you pay the premium, or wait for a more practical EV ute?
It’s dual-cab only (cab-chassis/pickup). SR cab-chassis starts at $74,990, SR5 pickup at $82,990—$17k pricier than equivalent diesel. Styling tweaks include BEV badges, aerodynamic grille. Its 59.2kWh battery delivers 315km (pickup, NEDC) or 245km (cab-chassis) range.
Would you pay the premium, or wait for a more practical EV ute?
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