How Powerful is Isuzu’s New Fully Electric Pick-Up?

Isuzu's D-Max EV has a 163 mile range, a 66.9 kWh battery and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 10.1 seconds, with a top speed of over 80 mph. 

It has an over one-tonne payload, which rivals anything else in the UK EV pickup sector. 

Isuzu’s D-Max EV is a significant new entry to the UK's EV pickup market, which has been mostly limited to offerings from Maxus, which Isuzu's new EV looks to improve upon. 

The D-Max EV

The D-Max EV is powered by a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery and dual motors located on the front and rear axles, producing a total output of 149.3 kW.

The truck is the first fully electric pick-up in the UK to provide over a payload of more than a tonne, 3.5-tonne towing capacity and permanent four-wheel drive. Thefour-wheel drive delivers four selectable regenerative charging levels, while an optional Eco drive mode extends the truck's range.

Isuzu’s new EV delivers 347.6 Nm of torque with 115 Nm from the front and 232.6 from the rear alongside a 163 mile range. It charges from an AC supply within six hours and from a DC supply up to 80% within one hour.

Managing Director of Isuzu UK, Alan Able, says: “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. 

“The new electric vehicle assures the reliability, comfort and versatility of the D-Max while supporting commercial operators aiming towards decarbonisation. This is an exciting moment for both Isuzu UK and hardworking commercial and fleet operations in many environments: The New Isuzu D-Max EV combines the work-ready toughness, durability and presence expected of the Isuzu D-Max with a zero emissions electric vehicle for the first time.”

Source: EV Magazine