Isuzu D-Max electric pick-up revealed: 66.9 kWh, 4x4 and more
Japanese Automaker has finally revealed the
Isuzu D-Max electric pick-up
globally. A concept version of the D-Max EV made its debut at last year's Bangkok Motor Show and the production version of the e-pickup truck has been unveiled at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show, Birmingham. The production of the left-hand drive version intended for Europe is already underway, with deliveries to key European markets expected in the third quarter of 2025. The right-hand drive variant of the D-Max EV is slated to enter production toward the end of this year.
In terms of dimensions, the EV pick-up EV measures 5,280 mm in length, 1,810 mm in height, and 1,870 mm in width and has a 3,125 mm wheelbase. It has a kerb weight of 2,350 kg and claimed payload capacity of up to 1,010 kg and a towing limit of 3,500 kg. The pick-up has claimed acceleration of 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds and has a top speed of 128 kmph. It's offered in two body styles - Extended Cab and Double Cab.
Talking about the motor and battery first, the electric pickup is powered by a
66.9 kWh battery
pack paired with a motor producing 188 horsepower and 325 Nm of torque. On a full charge, it offers a WLTP-rated driving range of 263 km. Charging from empty to full takes around 10 hours using an 11 kW AC charger, while a 50 kW DC fast charger can charge the battery from 20% to 80% in about one hour. The EV pick-up also features multi-level regenerative braking and multiple drive modes.
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Just like the traditional pick-up, the EV version also features a four-wheel-drive system. It now uses newly engineered e-axles at both ends, which is claimed to deliver the smooth, responsive acceleration expected from electric vehicles while keeping noise and vibrations to a minimum. It also features a Rough Terrain Mode and replaces the conventional leaf spring setup at the rear and the EV version adopts a newly developed
De-Dion rear suspension
, which contributes to better handling characteristics when compared to the leaf spring setup.
The pick-up has 210 mm of ground clearance and a water wade capacity of up to 600 mm deep. It has approach and departure angles of 30.5 degrees and 24.2 degrees, respectively. Moving inside, the overall interior layout is same as the ICE model and features an updated touchscreen infotainment display, a digital instrument cluater, dual-zone climate control, heated seats, ADAS, front and rear parking sensors and more.
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