Isuzu launches its first electric pickup in the UK, but it’s not cheap

While Toyota is preparing to launch the Hilux BEV in the UK, another Japanese electric pickup is now on sale. The Isuzu D-MAX EV can tow over 7,700 lbs, wade through close to 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Rough Terrain Mode for off-roading. However, it’s not cheap.

Isuzu launches the D-Max EV pickup for the UK

After revealing the left-hand-drive D-Max EV for Europe last year, Isuzu said it would begin production of the right-hand-drive model for the UK, with sales following in early 2026.

Isuzu officially launched the D-Max EV as a right-hand-drive model, calling it “the first fully electric pickup in the UK to provide over 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing capacity, and permanent All Wheel Drive.”

The EV pickup is powered by a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery and dual electric motors, providing a combined 200 hp (149.3 kW), 347.6 Nm of torque, and a WLTP driving range of 163.2 miles. In the city, the D-Max EV offers a WLTP driving range of 223.9 miles.

With instant torque, a ground clearance of 210 mm (8.2″), and the ability to plow through up to 600 mm (23.6″) of water, the D-Max EV is built for off-roading.

The added Rough Terrain Mode is an electric traction control system that optimizes settings for improved grip on uneven or slippery terrain.

Based on the latest D-Max strengthened ladder chassis with a new De-Dion semi-independent suspension system, the cabin offers up to a 10% reduction in noise and vibration.

The Isuzu D-MAX EV is available in Extended Cab and Double Cab configurations with eDL40 and eV-Cross trims.

Alongside Rough Terrain Mode, other standard features include dual-zone climate control, heated seats, front and rear parking sensors, a 7″ driver display, plus an eight-year 125,000-mile battery warranty.

Prices start at £59,995 ($81,200) for the base D-Max eDL40 extended cab variant, not including VAT. The D-Max eDL40 Double Cab starts at £60,995 ($82,500), while the D-Max eV-Cross is priced from £62,495 ($84,500).

“The new Isuzu D-Max EV arrives in the UK, and for the first time in its segment provides the option of a fully electric pick-up with class-leading commercial capabilities,” Alan Able, Managing Director of Isuzu UK, said. Deliveries in the UK will begin in May 2026.

While Isuzu claims it’s the first electric pickup with class-leading capabilities in the UK, a few all-electric trucks are already on sale.

The Maxus T90EV and eTerron 9 are currently on sale, starting at £49,950 ($67,500) and about £54,700 ($70,000), respectively.

Toyota is also set to open orders for the all-electric Hilux BEV pickup in June 2026, which is expected to start at around £50,000 ($67,700) to £60,000 ($81,200).