The essentials
Electric Hilux matches diesel approach angles and is rated for 70 cm water crossings, but lacks a mechanical differential lock.
The all-electric Toyota Hilux pickup offers 20 cm of ground clearance and approach angles of 29° and 24°, matching the diesel version. The electric model is rated for water crossings up to 70 cm deep.
The electric Hilux has no mechanical differential lock. The facts available do not detail which systems provide traction control in its place.
The test vehicle was fitted with on-road tires. Tire choice may affect off-road performance, though the available facts do not quantify this effect.
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Electric Hilux offers diesel-matching angles and deep water rating
Based on the published figures, the electric Hilux matches the diesel model's approach angles of 29° and 24°. It also provides 20 cm of ground clearance and a rating for water crossings up to 70 cm deep. On these measures, the figures indicate off-road specifications comparable to the combustion version.
Missing differential lock and on-road tires raise questions for rough terrain
Observers focused on trade-offs could point to the absence of a mechanical differential lock and to the on-road tires fitted to the test vehicle. These details may mean the reported figures do not fully reflect performance on rough terrain with off-road tires.