Toyota’s First Electric Pickup Is Here: The Hilux BEV Unveiled

Toyota has finally entered the electric truck market with its first fully electric pickup: the Hilux BEV. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know — from its twin-motor all-wheel-drive setup, 150-mile range, and rugged off-road capabilities, to payload and towing specs. We also cover: Where and when the Hilux BEV is launching globally, and why it won’t come to the U.S. How Toyota’s multi-path strategy, including future hydrogen fuel-cell versions, shapes its EV plans. Why this launch is significant for the global EV pickup market. Sources referenced in this episode: Electrek – Toyota’s First Electric Pickup Is Finally Here InsideEVs – This Is Toyota's First Electric Pickup Truck Autoweek – Toyota's Legendary Hilux Is Going Electric Road & Track – 2026 Toyota Hilux Electric Variant Details Motor1 – Toyota Hilux BEV and Fuel-Cell Plans