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Feast your eyes on the potential Toyota Tacoma EV concept. Technically, the electric Toyota truck hasn’t been announced with an official name, but it’s on the way. Also, it looks like it could share looks with the new Toyota Tacoma. 

The Toyota Tacoma EV could be a preview of the new model 

Possible Toyota Tacoma EV concept
Possible Toyota Tacoma EV concept | Toyota

New electrics trucks are on the way, and the Toyota Tacoma EV could be here faster than you think. Toyota has confirmed that an electric pickup truck is on the way, and the concept they revealed is shockingly small. 

While we expected the Toyota Tundra EV to arrive first, Toyota revealed the mid-size concept truck during its presentation about future EV plans. It looks exactly like how an electric Toyota Tacoma could be imagined. 

It has a four-door crew-cab configuration with a short bed, like the Tacoma. It’s also riding on massive off-roading tires like a TRD Pro model. Plus, it has headlights that are similar to the Tundra, and the Tacoma is due for a redesign. 

What to expect with the new Tacoma 

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma could have a brand new exterior and interior design. But the new Tacoma could also be pushed back until 2024. We hope this isn’t the case because we’re ready for the Toyota Tacoma EV now! 

While we primarily have rumors to go on, most people expect the new Tacoma to look like a baby Tundra. So, it’s safe to expect a new headlight shape that extends toward the front bumper and a massive grille. 

However, the Toyota EV concept has a smaller grille design because it doesn’t need to pull in as much air for cooling. 

The new Tacoma will be built on the Toyota TNGA-F platform that underpins the new Tundra and will also underpin the refreshed Sequioa. Also, the leaf-spring suspension could be replaced with coil springs. This would help the Tacoma have a better ride quality on the road.

We hope that the 2023 Tacoma gets a new engine. The current model has an optional 3.5-liter V6 engine with 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. It could game the 2.4-liter engine with 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque from the Lexus NX350. 

A Toyota Tacoma Hybrid could arrive like the Tundra Hybrid. Plus, Toyota is trying to provide an electrified model of each vehicle in its lineup by 2025. This is another clue for the Toyota Tacoma EV. 

Will the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have a better interior? 

Possible Toyota Tacoma EV concept
Possible Toyota Tacoma EV concept | Toyota

Yes, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma EV and gasoline-powered models will have a brand new interior design. It could be more spacious, but we will have to wait and see. It will most likely be crafted with higher-quality materials. 

The current 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen could be upgraded with a larger unit. We also hope for standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A premium audio system would be great as well. 

Other upgrades could include a digital gauge cluster, head-up display, and a larger moonroof. We will keep you updated as we learn more. Significant changes are on the way, and the Tacoma EV could be shocking.

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.