"It finally happened. The Toyota Hilux pickup truck, which is known around the world for its ability to withstand extreme punishment while occasionally carrying heavy automatic weapons in the bed, is now electric. The ninth-generation Hilux debuted today in Thailand, ten years after the previous model launched, with Toyota putting the EV variant under the spotlight ahead of additional diesel and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains."
"A single all-electric setup is offered, which consists of two electric motorsone for each axleand a 59.2-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The maximum power output is rated at 193 horsepower (144 kilowatts), with the front motor putting down 151 pound-feet (205 Newton-meters) of torque, while the rear drive unit is responsible for another 198 lb-ft (269 Nm). The maximum payload capacity of the Toyota Hilux BEV is 1,576 pounds (715 kilograms), while the towing capacity is 3,527 lbs (1,600 kg)."
"The big elephant in the room is the driving range. Toyota says the new Hilux BEV will be able to go roughly 150 miles (240 kilometers) on a full charge, based on the WLTP cycle. That's not a lot by modern EV standards, but it could prove plentiful for those who mainly use their trucks on short distances on farms or job sites."
Toyota released the ninth-generation Hilux with an all-electric variant featuring two motors—one per axle—delivering 193 horsepower and four-wheel drive without a traditional transfer case. A 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery sits beneath the floor between chassis rails to lower the center of gravity and preserve interior space. Payload is 715 kg and towing capacity 1,600 kg. Available in single- and double-cab layouts, European markets receive only the double-cab. WLTP range is about 240 km (150 miles). Charging rates and DC fast-charging support were not specified. Diesel and hydrogen fuel cell options are planned.
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