Hino Australia has put its 300 Series Built to Go Tipper Pro Hybrid Electric on sale nationwide, adding two Wide Cab variants to a range it says had a record sales year in 2025.

The model comes in 6.5-tonne and 8-tonne GVM configurations. Hino claims the hybrid drivetrain cuts fuel costs by up to 24% in Wide Cab variants compared with an equivalent diesel truck, a figure the company says is the main drawcard for civil contractors and trade businesses watching diesel prices climb. Owner Driver and Truck Sales Australia both corroborate the key specs and the dealership launch.

Daniel Petrovski, Hino Australia’s Manager of Product Strategy, said the Brisbane Truck Show prototype drew the kind of feedback that made the production decision straightforward. “After we displayed the Hybrid Electric Built to Go Tipper Pro prototype at the Brisbane Truck Show, the response from our customers was overwhelmingly positive, and it is now on sale in Hino dealerships nationwide,” he said.

The diesel Tipper Pro launched in 2021 and became the top-selling tipper in Hino’s Built to Go line-up. Hino expects the hybrid variant to follow the same path. President and CEO Richard Emery pointed to the sales trend as evidence the market is ready: “2025 was a record year for Hino Hybrid Electric with a 24 per cent increase compared to 2024, and we expect 2026 to be even stronger.”

The powertrain is a Hino N04C-WR four-cylinder turbo-diesel common-rail unit producing 150hp (110kW) and 470Nm, paired with an electric motor. There’s no plug required and no charging infrastructure to worry about, which Hino positions as the practical edge over full battery-electric alternatives. Fleet EV News notes that full-electric truck enthusiasm peaked around 2022 to 2023 but has since pulled back, leaving hybrid as the near-term choice for most fleet operators.

From June 2026, Hino-Connect telematics is standard across the entire 300 Series Hybrid Electric range, not just the new tipper. The Australian-built system covers real-time vehicle and driver data, fuel usage reports, maintenance tracking, and fleet security alerts. It was previously an add-on cost. The tipper body is supplied by Kyokuto Kaihatsu and features a three-way barn door tailgate, body lock, and rope rails, developed for Australian site conditions.

All 300 Series Hybrid Electric models carry a five-year or 250,000km warranty, capped-price servicing, and 24/7 roadside assistance under the Hino Advantage package. For tradies running tippers on civil or council work, that combination, no charging requirement, free telematics, and a warranty to a quarter of a million kilometres, makes this worth pricing up at a Hino dealer.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Hino hybrid tipper need to be plugged in to charge?

No. The Tipper Pro Hybrid Electric doesn’t require a plug or any charging infrastructure, as it charges through the drivetrain while driving.

What warranty comes with the Hino 300 Series Hybrid Electric?

All 300 Series Hybrid Electric models carry a five-year or 250,000km warranty, plus capped-price servicing and 24/7 roadside assistance under the Hino Advantage package.

When does free Hino-Connect telematics start?

From June 2026, Hino-Connect telematics becomes standard across the entire 300 Series Hybrid Electric range at no extra cost. It was previously an add-on.

Sourced from Owner Driver, Truck Sales Australia, Fleet EV News, Prime Mover Magazine. Original article.