Toyota Motor Corporation has launched a battery-electric version of its Pixis Van kei commercial vehicle in Japan, aiming to capture demand from last-mile logistics operators as electrification accelerates in the country’s light commercial segment.
Sales of the Pixis Van BEV began on Feb. 2, 2026, Toyota said. The model delivers a cruising range of 257 kilometres under Japan’s WLTC test cycle from a 36.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, which Toyota says is the longest range currently offered among kei commercial van battery-electric vehicles.
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The BEV powertrain was jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu and Toyota, combining kei vehicle manufacturing know-how with Toyota’s electrification technology. Kei commercial vehicles account for about 60% of Japan’s total commercial vehicle fleet, making the segment a key target for emissions reduction.
The Pixis Van BEV uses Toyota’s e-SMART ELECTRIC system with a rear-mounted eAxle integrating the motor, inverter and reduction gear. The AC synchronous motor produces 47 kW of maximum output and 126 Nm of torque, while the underfloor battery lowers the centre of gravity and supports a rear-wheel-drive layout designed to remain stable under full load.
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Toyota said the electric version retains the same cargo space as the gasoline Pixis Van, with a maximum payload of 350 kg and the largest loading area among kei cab-over vans. Rapid charging allows the battery to reach about 80% in roughly 50 minutes using a 50 kW charger, while standard 6 kW charging takes around six hours.
A key feature is standard vehicle-to-home (V2H) compatibility, allowing the van’s battery to supply electricity to a household via a separate V2H device. The vehicle also includes a 1,500-watt external power supply, positioning it as both a delivery vehicle and an emergency power source.
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The Pixis Van BEV is offered in a single Deluxe grade priced at 3.146 million yen ($21,000) including tax, excluding recycling fees. Toyota projects monthly sales of about 50 units. Production takes place at Daihatsu Motor Kyushu’s Oita (Nakatsu) plant, with the vehicle based on the Daihatsu Hijet Cargo platform.
Planning for the model involved Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation, a consortium formed by Toyota, Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors, with Suzuki and Daihatsu later joining, to tailor specifications for efficient urban delivery use.