New Isuzu D-Max EV pick-up truck will offer 163-mile range for £60k

On sale February 2026 | Price from: £59,995 (excl. VAT)

Whether you're in the market for a small car or a large van, there are now plenty of electric choices which let you contribute to a healthier planet, as well as lowering your running costs. Pick-up trucks, however, have arguably been slow to catch on, because there are precious few electric models to choose from. And that's why the upcoming Isuzu D-Max EV is big news indeed.

When it arrives next year, the D-Max EV will be one of only two electric pick-up trucks available to buyers. The other is the Maxus T90EV, which we like for its green credentials, but its lack of four-wheel drive could be an issue if you need to travel off-road. Fortunately, the D-Max BEV will have permanent four-wheel drive as standard.

At the heart of the D-Max EV is a 66.9kWh battery, which can officially manage 163 miles on a single charge. That's not as far as the 205 miles of the T90EV, but that model has a larger 88.5kWh battery.

Power in the Isuzu comes from two electric motors – one for each set of wheels – which produce a combined 188bhp, along with 240lb ft of torque. That translates to a 0-62mph time of 10.1sec and a top speed of more than 80mph. The regular diesel D-Max has a higher top speed of 112mph, but it reaches 62mph slightly slower.

Officially, the D-Max EV gets a one-tonne payload, meaning it will qualify for the favourable tax incentives awarded to double-cab pick-up trucks – meaning that running one as a company car could prove to be very cheap. That payload capacity combined with a 3500kg towing capacity means the D-Max EV is equally as capable as its diesel-engined equivalent.

Outside, the D-Max EV gets a more rounded look than the regular, combustion-engined D-Max, with a closed-off front grille and blue accents to highlight its electric power. We're not expecting much change over the regular D-Max in terms of how well the electric model copes with people – that's a good thing, because three adults can sit across the regular car's rear bench in comfort, while front-seat passengers have plenty of room to stretch out.

You can have your D-Max EV in either extended- or double-cab form, with extended-cab versions available exclusively in eDL40 trim, while double-cab versions can be specified in either eDL40 or eV-Cross trim.

Inside, the D-Max EV gets the same 8.0in infotainment touchscreen as in the combustion-engined version (which increases to 9.0in when you opt for top-spec eV-Cross trim) alongside a 7.0in driver's display. All versions get heated front seats, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, a rough terrain mode to help you go off-road, and a six-speaker sound system.

If you choose to pay a slight premium for top-spec eV-Cross trim, you get an additional auto-dimming rear-view mirror and two extra speakers for your sound system.

The Isuzu D-Max EV will arrive in the UK in February next year. Prices start at £59,995 for extended-cab models in eDL40 trim, excluding VAT. Stepping up to a double cab in that trim will cost £60,995, while opting for top-spec eV-Cross trim will cost £62,495. That entry-level price is more than double that of a new Maxus T90EV, which currently costs just £24,000.

Further electric pick-up trucks are expected to arrive soon, with the KGM Musso EV – based on an extended version of the KGM Torres EVX electric SUV – expected to offer a range of close to 300 miles, and Ford reportedly developing a small electric pick-up to launch in 2026.

Our current favourite pick-up truck, the Ford Ranger, isn't available with electric power, but a plug-in hybrid version arrived earlier this year.

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