Toyota has unveiled an intriguing all-electric pickup truck in Thailand, based around the current-generation Hilux and showcased during an event celebrating the brand’s 60th anniversary in the country.
The vehicle is dubbed the Hilux Revo BEV Concept but unfortunately, technical specifications about it are not yet known. What we can say with certainty is that it is based around the combustion-powered Hilux but has undergone a number of styling alterations to make it stand out.
These changes are most visible at the front end where Toyota has designed a closed-off grille for the pickup while also installing a prominent charging port in the passenger-side front quarter panel.
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Toyota chief executive Akio Toyoda spoke at length during the event in Thailand where the Hilux Revo BEV Concept was introduced. He did not state if or when the vehicle will spawn a production model but reiterated his belief that Toyota can achieve carbon neutrality with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel cell vehicles.
“To achieve carbon neutrality, we must remember that carbon is the real enemy, not a particular powertrain,” Toyoda said. “And frankly, BEV’s are not the only way to achieve the world’s carbon neutrality goals. At Toyota we believe in creating a full portfolio of carbon reducing choices for our customers from hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, battery electric cars, and fuel cell vehicles. Also, we are pursuing hydrogen fuel options like these GR-Yaris and GR-Corolla hydrogen powered concept cars. As we work to achieve a sustainable future, I also believe we need to take a holistic approach to carbon neutrality.”
Toyoda added that at least some of the development for the electric Hilux was done in Thailand.
While you may not expect Toyota to first showcase an important vehicle like an electric pickup in Thailand, the truth is that the South East Asian country absolutely loves pickup trucks. In fact, the Isuzu D-Max is the nation’s best-selling new vehicle, placing it ahead of the existing Toyota Hilux, Honda City, Toyota Yaris, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Corolla.
