Isuzu has unveiled a production version of its incoming D-Max EV at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show, offering the same towing, payload and all-terrain capability as the existing diesel pickup.
On sale later this year ahead of its arrival early 2026, it’s the first fully electric commercial pickup in the European market to offer a payload of over 1,000kg, 3,500kg towing and full-time 4×4 capabilities.
Designed to meet the same expectations as its diesel counterpart, the zero-emission version is powered by a 66.9kWh battery and boasts a 163-mile (63km) WLTP range. It’s able to charge at up to 11kW AC, giving a full charge in 10 hours, and up to 50kW via a DC charger, enabling a 20-80% charge up in an hour. The battery is backed by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
The dual-motor setup features an electric motor on each axle and outputs 190hp (58hp front / 132hp rear) and 325Nm of torque (108Nm front / 217Nm rear). The result is 0-62mph acceleration in 10.1 seconds, and a top speed of over 80mph.
The full-time 4×4 also features multi-level regenerative braking and Eco Mode, which extends the vehicle range, along with water wading up to 600mm, ground clearance of 210mm, and off-road approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively.
Based on a strengthened version of the D-Max ladder chassis, the D-Max EV features an all-new De-Dion rear suspension, replacing the traditional leaf spring setup and said to deliver improved handling. It also comes with a Rough Terrain Mode for “extreme off-road capability”.
Two trim levels will be available across both extended and double cab versions. These replicate the grades for the diesel-powered D-Max DL40 and V-Cross models, and will include Isuzu’s latest infotainment system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, accessible through the high-resolution touchscreen and an updated set of driver assist systems. Full details, along with colour choices, are yet to be announced.
Alan Able, managing director of Isuzu UK, said: “It’s a huge honour for Isuzu UK to host the premiere of the new Isuzu D-Max EV and to unveil the very first production model here in Birmingham. Showcasing the left-hand-drive version at the Commercial Vehicle Show puts us at the heart of this historic launch, and we’re already working with fleet customers to ensure they can begin evaluating the D-Max EV well ahead of the right-hand-drive version arriving in early 2026. This milestone represents a major step forward in our electrification journey, and we’re thrilled to be leading the charge here in the UK.”
The Isuzu D-Max EV will arrive in the UK in February 2026 with pre-sales starting in the second half of 2025, following an announcement on prices.
Other Isuzu debuts at the CV Show 2025 include the D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and the D-Max Huntsman.
