Toyota reveals prices for its first EV pickup will not be cheap
By Peter Johnson
Published on March 31, 2026.
Toyota's first purely electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, is on its way to dealerships in Australia, with prices slightly higher than expected. The vehicle, which is not sold in the US, will start at AUD $74,990 ($51,500), plus on-road costs, when it goes on sale in May. It will be available in three variants: SR double-cab chassis, SR pickup, and SR5. The hybrid version shares the body-on-frame design with the other Hilux models, but adds more off-road capability. The Hilux BeV is powered by a 59.2 kWh battery and can recharge from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. However, Toyota does not already sell the current gas-powered Hilux in the U.S. and the Trump Administration's import tariffs will make it more expensive.
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