Hilux Goes Electric: Toyota Expands Pickup Lineup With BEV, Diesel, and Hydrogen Options
BRUSSELS – Toyota has officially unveiled the ninth-generation Hilux, marking a historic milestone as the world’s most recognizable pickup goes fully electric for the first time.
Revealed at the Brussels Motor Show, the new lineup introduces the Hilux BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) alongside refreshed diesel options and future hydrogen fuel-cell plans. The electric Hilux features dual motors powered by a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, delivering permanent all-wheel drive and an estimated range of 240 km under European testing standards. Despite lower payload and towing capacity compared to diesel models, the BEV emphasizes zero emissions, instant torque, and reduced running costs—making it ideal for urban fleets, municipal services, and last-mile logistics.
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Toyota has clarified that electrification will not replace traditional options. The Hilux will continue to be offered with updated diesel and mild-hybrid powertrains, while hydrogen fuel-cell variants are expected around 2028. Globally, the move signals a shift in the pickup segment, which has been slow to adopt electrification due to durability and range concerns.
For Pakistan, however, there is no official confirmation of an electric Hilux launch. With limited charging infrastructure, high upfront EV costs, and stronger consumer preference for hybrids, experts suggest the model could arrive first via parallel imports, with an official rollout dependent on policy support and infrastructure expansion.
