Electric Hilux matches diesel approach angles, lacks mechanical differential lock
Electric Hilux matches diesel approach angles and is rated for 70 cm water crossings, but lacks a mechanical differential lock.
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Electric Toyota Hilux Launch
A French automotive publication reviewed the battery-electric Toyota Hilux. The review reports no differential lock, 20 cm ground clearance, approach angles of 29° and 24° (matching the diesel version), and 70 cm fording depth. The tested vehicle had on-road tires.
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2026-10-22 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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Electric Hilux rated for water crossings up to 70 cm deep
The electric Toyota Hilux can drive through water crossings (fords) up to 70 cm deep, according to the vehicle's tested specifications.
Electric Hilux approach angles match diesel version at 29° and 24°
The electric Toyota Hilux has an approach angle of 29° and a departure angle of 24°, identical to the diesel version of the model.
Electric Hilux has 20 cm ground clearance
The electric Toyota Hilux has a ground clearance of 20 cm, which is lower than the clearance of the combustion-engine version.
Electric Hilux has no mechanical differential lock
The electric Toyota Hilux does not use a differential lock. Each wheel independently regulates its own power output according to its traction needs.
Test vehicle of electric Hilux was fitted with on-road tires
The electric Toyota Hilux tested in the review was equipped with road-oriented (bitumen) tires rather than off-road tires.
Toyota Hilux pickup is offered in an all-electric version
The Toyota Hilux pickup, previously sold with combustion engines, is available in a battery-electric version. The electric variant keeps the Hilux body and off-road-oriented configuration of the diesel model.
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