I approached the Toyota Hilux BEV test drive with more than a little curiosity.After all, as a veteran of three Camel Trophies and a veteran off-road enthusiast, I’ve spent enough time in jungles, mud and rain to know that when the going gets tough, you normally want a diesel engine, a big set of tyres and a recovery winch.Not a puny battery in an EV.So, the concept of taking an electric Hilux off-road was irresistible.Could the Hilux BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) live up to the reputation of Toyota’s legendary diesel light truck? And could there even be a meaningful comparison …
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