Toyota Confirms Electric Hilux Production in Argentina and Fully Joins the Global Race for Electric Vehicles

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 09/04/2025 at 21:08

Toyota confirma produção da Hilux elétrica na Argentina até 2026; modelo 100% elétrico faz parte da nova estratégia global da montadora para ampliar presença no mercado e driblar tarifas dos EUA

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100% Electric Model Will Be Produced by 2026 and Is Part of Toyota’s New Strategy to Dodge US Tariffs and Accelerate Global Expansion

Toyota is ready to turn the tables in the Latin American electric vehicle market. According to information from the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, the automaker will begin manufacturing the long-awaited electric Hilux in Argentina by 2026. The model will be 100% battery-powered and represents a new phase in the brand’s global strategy.

Electric Hilux Will Be Manufactured in Zárate, Argentina

According to an article published this Monday (7) by Nikkei, Japan’s most respected financial daily, reporter Ryohei Shimizu states that Toyota’s decision involves the Zárate unit, where combustion versions of the Hilux are already produced. Now, the facility will also house the assembly of the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) version — fully electric.

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The proposal is clear: reduce the effects of trade tariffs imposed by the United States, especially during the Trump administration, and accelerate the delivery of electric vehicles to strategic markets.

Argentina Enters Toyota’s Global Radar

Toyota plans to start producing the electric Hilux in Argentina by 2026. Although the automaker has not officially confirmed the launch date in Brazil, it is likely that the electric Hilux will arrive in the Brazilian market shortly after the start of production in Argentina. Historically, models manufactured in Argentina, such as the Hilux itself, are quickly made available in Brazil. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that the electric Hilux will be available to Brazilian consumers in 2026 or shortly thereafter.

So far, the production of fully electric vehicles by Toyota has been concentrated only in Japan and China. With the new plan, the brand will diversify production to countries like Argentina, Thailand, and the United States.

According to Nikkei, Toyota aims to launch up to 15 electric models by 2027, well above the current five. The idea is to strengthen the company’s global presence and prevent it from falling behind in the race for zero carbon emission vehicles.

Electric Hilux Arrives with History and Innovation

The first public appearance of a concept for the electric Hilux was in December 2022. Since then, the model has been developed with a focus on range and robustness — two requirements for those who rely on the pickup for heavy-duty work.

Production in Argentina does not yet have a specific start date, but the expectation is that the first units will begin to be sold from 2026 in various markets, including Brazil.

Hilux with Multiple Energy Options

Toyota is also working on a new generation of the Hilux, which is expected to offer a variety of versions to meet different consumer profiles:

Diesel
Gasoline
CNG
Mild Hybrid
Conventional Hybrid
Hydrogen
And of course, the 100% electric Hilux

Some mild hybrid versions are already available in selected markets.

Toyota Wants a Spot on the Electric Podium

Even with a 34% growth in electric vehicle sales in 2024 (about 140,000 units), Toyota is still behind competitors like Tesla (1.79 million), BYD (1.76 million), and Volkswagen (740,000). With the new electric Hilux, the brand aims to strengthen its presence in the segment and show that it is not just following the trend, but also setting the pace for the automotive transformation.

Toyota Confirms Electric Hilux Production in Argentina and Fully Joins the Global Race for Electric Vehicles

100% Electric Model Will Be Produced by 2026 and Is Part of Toyota’s New Strategy to Dodge US Tariffs and Accelerate Global Expansion

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