Toyota Prices HiLux Electric Ute at $74,990–$82,990 in Australia With Q2 2026 On‑Sale Date

Overview

• Toyota Australia detailed pricing and specs Tuesday, confirming three dual‑cab grades and showroom arrival between April and June 2026.
• The HiLux BEV uses dual motors for all‑wheel drive with 144 kW and 468 Nm, a 59.2 kWh battery, up to 150 kW DC fast charging, and 10 kW three‑phase AC charging.
• Toyota quotes 245–315 km on the lenient NEDC test and about 240 km WLTP for the pickup, placing the HiLux BEV among the shortest‑range electric utes on sale.
• Braked towing is capped at 2,000 kg and payload is expected to drop versus diesel, with a reworked ladder frame, beefed‑up front struts, a De Dion rear axle, and no low‑range or locking diffs but Multi‑Terrain Select retained.
• Toyota forecasts about 500 Australian sales in 2026 focused on fleets, though private buyers can order through dealers, with a complimentary 7 kW home wallbox offered on novated leases.