Episode Details

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