Toyota’s most popular pickup is finally going electric, or at least that’s what a leaked internal presentation slide seems to confirm. Shared with regional media during a private briefing in Asia and then on Instagram, the image clearly shows the silhouette of a Hilux BEV alongside Toyota’s existing diesel and hybrid variants. The slide appeared just days before the truck’s next-generation global reveal, now officially confirmed by Toyota for November 10 2025 at 06:00 AM CET, according to the company’s newsroom teaser.
Toyota hasn’t named the model in its teaser, describing the event only as a “major unveiling” and inviting fans to “embark on a new journey together.” The confirmation follows Toyota’s earlier experiment with a prototype Hilux Revo BEV, built for mining fleets in Australia and Thailand. Until now, that model was thought to be a one-off industrial testbed, but the leak now implies a retail version is definitely in the works.
What the Leak Reveals
The presentation shows a redesigned pickup with slimmer LED headlights, vertical taillights, and a cleaner, more aerodynamic nose, features that hint at improved efficiency. The electric Hilux will likely sit on an evolution of Toyota’s IMV 0 platform and retain its ladder-frame architecture, aligning it closer to the Tacoma and Tundra sold in North America. Toyota’s body-on-frame trucks already cover a wide performance and size spectrum, and an all-electric Hilux would fill the gap between global workhorse and next-gen EV flagship.
The leaked image also listed “BEV” powertrain options beside the familiar diesel and hybrid setups. While technical details remain unknown, industry analysts expect dual-motor all-wheel drive and roughly 250–300 miles of range, which would place it near the Ford F-150 Lightning and the BYD Shark EV pickup in capability.
Strategic Timing
The move comes as Toyota navigates multiple challenges across its electrification strategy and global market posture. The company is simultaneously facing reputational headwinds such as a class-action claim alleging misleading information about hydrogen-refueling access. Shifting attention toward a mass-market electric pickup could help reframe Toyota’s innovation narrative around more practical EV technology.
It also fits a broader diplomatic and trade strategy. Chairman Akio Toyoda is deepening ties with U.S. automakers while steering Toyota toward global collaboration. Launching an electric Hilux could strengthen that stance by aligning Toyota’s international portfolio with Western EV policy goals.
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Why It Matters
The Hilux is Toyota’s best-selling vehicle in markets across Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Electrifying it represents a major strategic step, not only toward meeting emissions targets but also toward maintaining relevance in a segment where competitors like Ford, BYD, and Isuzu are rapidly electrifying.
If Toyota confirms the BEV Hilux on November 10th, it will mark one of the company’s most significant powertrain shifts since the introduction of the original hybrid Prius. A zero-emission pickup wearing the Hilux badge could be both a commercial powerhouse and a symbol of Toyota’s long-term transition from conservative hybrid maker to full-scale EV contender.
