Isuzu will have its first electric model in showrooms by 2026 with the arrival of the new Isuzu D-Max EV.
The long-anticipated unveiling of an all-electric version of Isuzu’s long-running and highly popular pick-up was made at the CV Show in Birmingham last week.
The company expressed supreme confidence that the new electric version of the D-Max will offer the same capability and durability that the diesel-engined D-Max models have long been renowned for.
Like its diesel siblings, the Isuzu D-Max EV will feature all-wheel drive, a payload in excess of one tonne and a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes – all matching the credentials of the diesel D-Max family.
Two electric motors, one on each axle, provide the full-time all-wheel drive that is part of the D-Max DNA. The combined power is rated at 190hp, biased by 132hp to the rear, with a combined torque figure of 325Nm. Acceleration will be a bit sharper than the diesel D-Max, with the EV able to hit 62mph from rest in ten seconds and go on to more than 80mph.
Isuzu states that the electric D-Max EV will employ a 67kWh battery to offer a maximum range of up to 163 miles in official lab tests. Maximum charging rates are 50kW DC and 11kW AC, which is not exactly record-breaking but should cover most user needs.
The D-Max EV features a new De Dion rear axle set-up, replacing the traditional leaf springs of the diesel version, which helps improve on-road handling while retaining off-road capability.
The EV will be available in extended-cab and double-cab formats, although – like the diesel versions – the double-cab is expected to form the vast majority of sales. Two trim levels will be available, equivalent to the existing DL-40 and V-Cross specifications.
Pricing and specifications for the UK will be announced in the second half of the year, with the first customer deliveries expected in early 2026.
