This D-Max EV is offered solely with a 66.9kWh battery, which produces a meagre range of 163 miles, although that’s still more than Toyota’s upcoming Hilux EV (estimated at 159 miles).
DC charging speeds are poor, at 50kW, but it does have access to 11kW three-phase AC charging, meaning a top-up can complete from empty in six hours.
Given that most farmers and fleets will have access to on-site charging, the lack of rapid charging isn’t much of an issue.
Much of the electric D-Max’s underpinnings, including its chassis, are taken from the diesel. That said, Isuzu has added a bespoke de Dion suspension system, rather than the leaf springs.
The shift to electric power does slightly affect the Japanese pick-up’s off-road capabilities (which we’re yet to test): ground clearance and wading depth are 210mm and 600mm, compared with 230mm and 800mm for the diesel, although its approach and departure angles remain at 30.5deg and 24.2deg.
