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New Electric Isuzu Pickup Comes With A Shocking Price Tag

  • The zero-emission version of the Isuzu D-Max delivers 188 hp from dual e-motors.
  • It is fitted with a 66.9 kWh battery pack, offering a claimed WLTP range of 163 miles.
  • The EV starts at Β£59,995 ($80,800), while the cheapest diesel costs Β£27,755 ($37,400).

Update: Isuzu has confirmed pricing for the upcoming D-Max EV in the UK, ahead of the model’s first customer deliveries scheduled for February 2026. The story has been updated to reflect the latest information, including newly released details on pricing, availability, and key specifications.

Isuzu is stepping into the electric pickup game with a familiar face and a new heart. The company has officially unveiled the production version of its fully electric D-Max pickup, which is set to hit European roads in early 2026.

While the exterior sticks closely to what buyers already know, underneath it promises a zero-emission alternative without sacrificing the rugged practicality the D-Max is known for. Fleets and private buyers looking to ditch diesel but keep their payloads will likely want to take a closer look.

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Described as β€œthe first production electric pickup in Europe to deliver full commercial capabilities,” the Isuzu D-Max EV will face off against rivals like the upcoming electric version of the next-generation Toyota Hilux.

Visually, there is little to separate the EV from its internal combustion siblings. Unlike the concept version shown last year, the production D-Max EV skips the closed-off grille treatment. Instead, exterior changes are subtle, limited mostly to EV-specific badging, blue accents, and the absence of tailpipes. The charging port has been tucked into the same spot where the fuel cap normally lives, maintaining a familiar layout for users.

The electric pickup offers the option between two high-spec trims (eDL40 and eV-Cross), with buyers able to choose between Extended Cab and Double Cab body styles. The color palette includes the standard Splash White, and the optional Mercury Silver Metallic, Obsidian Grey Mica, Onyx Black Mica, and Biarritz Blue Metallic, with a Dolomite White Pearl exclusive to the range-topping V-Cross trim.

For its debut, Isuzu dressed the D-Max EV in a one-off Norwegian Blue paint job, paired with black accents and matching 18-inch alloy wheels.

 New Electric Isuzu Pickup Comes With A Shocking Price Tag
 New Electric Isuzu Pickup Comes With A Shocking Price Tag

Dual Electric Motors And 4WD

The D-Max EV runs on dual electric motors that generate a combined 188 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and 325 Nm (240 lb-ft) of torque. That means it offers 27 hp (20 kW) more power than the diesel version, though it gives up 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) of torque in the trade. Power is delivered to all four wheels through a full-time four-wheel-drive system, with the Rough Terrain Mode feature carried over from the diesel model.

Performance figures include a 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) sprint in 10.1 seconds and a top speed that nudges just over 80 mph (129 km/h). More importantly for truck buyers, the electric D-Max maintains serious working credentials, boasting a payload capacity of over 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) and a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes (7,716 lbs), which are on par with diesel midsize pickups. Off-road figures are equally robust, with a 600 mm (23.6 inch) wading depth and 210 mm (8.3 inch) of ground clearance.

Battery and Charging Details

A 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a WLTP-rated range of 263 km (163 miles). This figure might seem modest compared to smaller EVs, but it is in line with expectations for a midsize pickup carrying extra weight and size. Fast charging at up to 50 kW DC allows the battery to go from 20 to 80 percent charge in about one hour. Isuzu backs the battery with an 8-year or 100,000-mile (160,900 km) warranty.

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The fully electric truck rides on a modified version of the ladder frame chassis found in the regular Isuzu D-Max. However, the rear suspension features a De-Dion setup instead of leaf springs, contributing to a more refined ride.

Pricing And Availability

The global debut of the D-Max EV took place at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham on April 29. UK pre-sales began on July 21, with first deliveries expected in February 2026.

Pricing starts at Β£59,995 ($80,800) before VAT, which is significantly higher than the Β£27,755 ($37,400) base price of the diesel D-Max. A more direct comparison, though, is with matching trims. In that case, the electric DL40 and V-Cross versions are Β£24,240 ($32,700) more expensive than their diesel counterparts. Interestingly, even the heavily modified AT35 model by Arctic Trucks undercuts the electric variant.

ISUZU D-MAX PRICING UK
EV Price*Diesel Price*
D-Max Utility Single Cab–£27,755 ($37,400)
D-Max DL20 Extended Cab–£33,255 ($44,800)
D-Max DL40 Extended CabΒ£59,995 ($80,800)–
D-Max DL40 Double CabΒ£60,995 ($82,200)Β£36,755 ($49,500)
D-Max V-Cross Double CabΒ£62,495 ($84,200)Β£38,255 ($51,600)
D-Max AT35 Double Cab–£57,005 ($76,800)
* Prices exclude VAT
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In addition to the UK, Isuzu has confirmed that the D-Max EV will also be available in select European markets, including Norway.

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