Isuzu D-Max EV arrives in UK as first 1-tonne electric pick-up
Isuzu has showcased the UK-specification D-Max EV for the first time, promising to set new standards in the country’s electric pick-up market.
Set to go on sale in the UK in May, the D-Max EV will be the country’s first electric pick-up to deliver the traditional one-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne towing capacities.
The right-hand-drive version of the truck made its debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 in Birmingham, where Isuzu also confirmed UK specification and technical details.
From launch, the D-Max EV is available in extended cab and double cab configurations and in two trim levels – eDL40 and eV-Cross.
The eDL40 costs from £59,995 excluding VAT and comes as standard with dual-zone climate control; part-leather heated seats; front and rear parking sensors; Bi-LED headlights; a seven-inch driver information display; and eight-inch central touchscreen.
The eV-Cross is only available as a five-seat double cab priced from £62,495 before VAT. Among additional features are black side steps, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and self-levelling lights, and a further three paint options beyond the eDL40’s three choices.
All versions of the D-Max EV feature a two-motor powertrain for permanent four-wheel-drive and get the same Rough Terrain Mode as diesel-powered variants for more control off road.
Combined, the two motors deliver 200bhp and 256lb ft of torque, with the majority of both delivered by the rear motor. Should it matter, the D-Max will get from 0-62mph in 10.1 seconds and go on to more than 80mph.
More importantly, Isuzu says the D-Max EV is set up to tackle the same tough terrain as any pick-up, with ground clearance of 210mm, wading up to 600mm, and approach and departure angles of 30.5 degrees and 24.2 degrees respectively.
Power is delivered by a 66.9kWh battery which delivers a claimed 163 miles of range. DC charging peaks at a relatively poor 50kW, which means a 10-80% charge takes around an hour. However, there are four braking regeneration modes to recuperate energy on the move, plus a dedicated Eco mode to maximise range.
The electric pick-up market remains tiny but the D-Max’s launch comes hot on the heels of the arrival of the £42,500 KGM Musso EV, with the Toyota Hilux BEV due to reach the UK in the summer.
Neither rival can match the Isuzu’s carrying capacity but the SUV-based KGM offers a superior range, while the the Toyota should deliver 150kW DC charging.
Orders for the new Isuzu D-Max EV are due to open shortly, with deliveries starting in May.
