ev.nz summary
The short version
The Toyota Hilux BEV is Toyota New Zealand’s first battery-electric Hilux, launched May 2026 with Toyota Driveaway pricing from $79,990 (SR double-cab chassis), $81,990 (SR wellside) and $85,990 (SR5 wellside). All use dual-motor AWD at 144kW with a 59.2kWh battery, 10–80% DC charging in as little as 30 minutes, 2,000kg braked towing and 700mm wading. Wellside NEDC range is 315km; cab chassis is 245km NEDC.
Highlights
- Clear three-grade driveaway pricing
- Familiar Hilux capability themes
- Strong dealer/service network
- 5-star ANCAP (extended to BEV per Toyota NZ)
Worth knowing
- NEDC range (not WLTP) is modest for long days
- Best suited to return-to-base routes under ~200km/day (Toyota NZ)
- Limited production
Based on Toyota NZ’s May 2026 launch news and Hilux BEV SR5 product page, checked 24 October 2026, plus ANCAP’s 2025 Hilux rating (Toyota NZ says extended to BEV). Not a road test. Range is NEDC, not WLTP.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Driveaway | Body | Range (NEDC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR Double Cab Chassis | $79,990 | Cab chassis (tray not incl.) | 245km |
| SR Double Cab Ute | $81,990 | Wellside | 315km |
| SR5 Double Cab Ute | $85,990 | Wellside | 315km |
Overview
The Hilux BEV is Toyota New Zealand’s first battery-electric Hilux, launched in May 2026 alongside the new-generation diesel/hybrid Hilux. Toyota Driveaway pricing starts at $79,990 for the SR double-cab chassis, $81,990 for the SR wellside ute and $85,990 for the SR5 wellside ute.
All grades use a 59.2kWh lithium-ion battery and dual-motor AWD with 144kW combined output. Wellside NEDC range is 315km; cab chassis is 245km NEDC. DC charging can take 10–80% in as little as 30 minutes; 10kW three-phase AC is about 5.5 hours for 10–100%.
Braked towing is 2,000kg with a Toyota Genuine towbar, and wading depth is 700mm. Toyota NZ says ANCAP’s 5-star Hilux rating has been extended to the battery-electric variants.
Range and charging
Toyota NZ quotes DC charging from 10–80% in as little as 30 minutes, and about 5.5 hours for 10–100% on a 10kW three-phase AC charger. Frequent DC fast charging can impact battery durability — Toyota recommends minimising it.
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Specifications
| Specification | SR chassis | SR ute | SR5 ute |
|---|---|---|---|
| $79,990 | $81,990 | $85,990 |
| Specification | SR chassis | SR ute | SR5 ute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive | Dual-motor AWD | ||
| System output | 144kW | ||
| Battery | 59.2kWh | ||
| Range (NEDC) | 245km | 315km | 315km |
| Braked towing | 2,000kg | ||
| Wading | 700mm | ||
Driveaway prices from Toyota NZ launch news 27 May 2026. Technical figures from May 2026 BEV arrival news and SR5 product page. NEDC range is a laboratory cycle — real-world is typically lower. Limited production; specs/availability may differ.
Equipment
Highlighted by Toyota NZ
- From $79,990 Toyota Driveaway
- SR / SR5 double-cab grades
- 59.2kWh / 144kW dual-motor AWD
- Up to 315km NEDC (wellside)
- ~30 min DC 10–80%
- 2,000kg braked towing
Capability themes
- Multi-Terrain Select (six modes)
- Toyota Safety Sense including Pre-Collision System
- Permanent dual-motor AWD
- Body-on-frame with BEV-specific suspension
- Panoramic View Monitor on SR wellside / SR5
Safety
ANCAP awarded the Toyota Hilux five stars in 2025. Toyota NZ states the rating has been extended to the battery-electric variants.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Toyota NZ: Hilux BEV SR5 Range, battery, charging, power
- Toyota NZ: Hilux / BEV launch pricing Driveaway prices for three BEV grades
- Toyota NZ: Hilux BEV arrival Battery, charge times, NEDC ranges
- ANCAP: Toyota Hilux safety rating 5 stars, 2025
NEDC figures are laboratory results. Confirm current availability and driveaway quote with a Toyota Store.
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