Toyota Is Bringing a Hydrogen Hilux in 2028 With 400+ km Range

Toyota is advancing its hydrogen vehicle plans with a fuel-cell version of its Hilux pickup truck set to enter production in 2028. At the IAA Transportation show in September 2026, Toyota revealed targets for the hydrogen Hilux, aiming for a driving range of over 400 km and a towing capacity of up to 2,500 kg. These specifications are still under development and have not yet been officially confirmed.

The Hilux Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) generates electricity by combining hydrogen with oxygen from the air, with water being the main byproduct. This technology differs from a hydrogen combustion engine, which directly burns hydrogen inside an engine. Toyota is already utilizing fuel-cell technology in its Mirai passenger car and is applying the same principles to larger commercial vehicles like the Hilux.

Toyota is also working on hydrogen fuel-cell systems for heavy-duty trucks alongside Scania and IVECO, and plans to enter a fuel-cell Hilux in the Dakar Rally Future Mission 1000 category in 2027. In addition to the Hilux, Toyota is developing hydrogen combustion engines through its motorsport programs. However, the biggest challenge for hydrogen vehicles is the lack of widespread hydrogen production, distribution, refueling infrastructure, customer demand, and supportive regulations.

Toyota acknowledges these hurdles and sees the planned 2028 launch of the Hilux FCEV as the key milestone, with final range, towing capacity, and other production specifications to be confirmed closer to the launch.