By Shawn Henry 
Toyota’s about to shake things up in the electric truck game. A sneaky peek from an internal slide, now splashed across regional outlets, reveals what’s clearly the silhouette of a battery-powered Hilux—hinting that the automaker’s cash-cow pickup is going electric.
The leaked image, allegedly shown at some hush-hush Asian briefing, landed online just before Toyota dropped word of a global showcase set for November 10, 2025. Slated for 6 a.m. CET, the event’s being hyped as a fresh chapter for the brand. No official name yet, sure, but come on—the timing and design cues scream next-gen Hilux.
The slide dishes out the big picture: the electric variant rubbing shoulders with diesel and hybrid models, suggesting a full powertrain buffet for the new lineup. Styling tweaks? Think sharper LED headlights, a sleeker nose, and vertical taillights, all screaming efficiency—typical of Toyota’s recent facelifts. Rumor has it the truck’ll sit on a revamped IMV 0 frame, same as its siblings, the Tacoma and Tundra.
Specs are still under wraps, but industry watchers are betting on AWD with twin motors and a range pushing 250–300 miles. If true, that’d toss the Hilux BEV straight into the ring with Ford and BYD, both elbowing for dominance worldwide.
An electric Hilux isn’t just another model—it’s Toyota’s play to quiet the critics itching for faster EV action. Launching this beast could turbocharge the brand’s electrification plans and cement its grip in markets where the Hilux already rules the roost, from job sites to suburban driveways.
John