Isuzu unveils electric D-Max ahead of 2025 launch

Isuzu has confirmed an electric version of the D-Max pick-up will make its debut at the Bangkok Motor Show later this month.

The concept vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive and offers a one-tonne payload. 

A production version could arrive in the UK as early as next year. Isuzu confirmed sales will begin in Norway first, before expanding into other markets.

lan Able, managing director of Isuzu UK, said: "The Isuzu D-Max BEV represents a new era for pick-up trucks, combining the legendary toughness of the D-Max with electric technology. We are proud to work with a manufacturer committed to creating a carbon-neutral future and announce this innovative vehicle to the UK market, providing our customers with an environmentally friendly option without compromising on performance or reliability."

The D-Max BEV has a maximum power output of 176PS and 325Nm, from its two electric motors. Power is supplied from a 66.9kWh battery.

Isuzu has not published a range figure for the D-Max BEV, but it has claimed a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

There's only one electric pick-up truck currently on sale in the UK, the Maxus T90 EV, which has two-wheel-drive. Ford is planning to launch plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger later this year.

The D-Max BEV will make its public debut on March 27.