At long last, Isuzu has revealed the first-ever D-Max EV, marking its first step into the world of electric vehicles (EVs). The 2026 Isuzu D-Max EV was initially revealed last year in concept form, and to no one’s surprise, it inherits a lot of the traits of the diesel-fed D-Max.
That’s because this is essentially the D-Max as we know it today, but with its diesel engine swapped for a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery and two electric motors. In total, the dual electric motors produce 190 horsepower, while its 325 Nm torque figure is less than the 450 Nm that the 3.0-liter 4JJ3-TCX turbo diesel makes. Since this isn’t built on a bespoke EV platform and instead repurposes the existing body-on-frame chassis of the current D-Max, its WLTP-rated range of 263 kilometers also falls short of what EVs can easily do nowadays.
Those batteries can be charged at up to 50 kW in DC, which is good for a 20-80 percent charge in about an hour, while AC charging tops out at 11 kW. A full charge via 11 kW AC takes 10 hours.
On the upside, despite going for a pure electric drivetrain, the payload rating of the 2026 Isuzu D-Max EV is still at 1,000 kg, which matches the 3.0-liter diesel version. This is despite using a DeDion coil spring rear suspension instead of leaf springs. Its 3,500 kg towing capacity is also impressive, and yet, even with those batteries, the D-Max EV only suffers a 200 kg weight gain at 2,350 kg versus the heaviest version of the diesel-fed D-Max.
From a design perspective, there isn’t much that separates the 2026 Isuzu D-Max EV from the other variants. Apart from the obligatory D-Max EV badging around the vehicle, your only visual cue that this uses electric motors are the blue highlights in the grille and LED headlights.
This is likewise the same story inside, wherein the changes are very minimal. A 7-inch partly digital gauge cluster is fitted as standard, along with leather upholstery, a 9-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, as well as rear aircon vents.
Deliveries of the 2026 Isuzu D-Max EV will commence on March 2026, with overseas markets like the UK and Australia being among the first to receive the fully-electric pickup. Will this D-Max EV work in the Philippines? Let us know down in the comments section.
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