BIMS 2026: Isuzu D-Max EV officially revealed for SE Asia
Isuzu D-Max EV officially launched at 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show
After being revealed as a concept in 2024 and testing it out last year at Isuzu's Hokkaido Proving Grounds, Isuzu has arrived at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show with the D-Max EV. That's right, the production version of the all-electric midsize pickup truck has just been revealed at The Land of Smiles, and it has plenty going for it.
Starting with the electric hardware, the Isuzu D-Max EV is powered by a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which gives the electric pickup a range of up to 331 km, based on the NEDC cycle. When using the WLTC cycle, it has a lower range of up to 263 km. The D-Max EV has a pair of electric motors (one on each axle), which deliver a total system output of 190 PS and 350 Nm of torque. This is substantially more than what we tested in Japan last year, which had a combined output of 177 PS and 325 Nm of torque.
Despite not having a turbo-diesel under the hood, the D-Max EV delivers instantaneous torque thanks to the all-electric setup. When it comes to recharging the battery, Isuzu says the D-Max EV supports both AC and fast DC charging. Recharging it with the former can take around 11 hours from 0% to 100%, while a fast 50 kW DC charger can replenish the battery from 20% to 80% in just 60 minutes. The D-Max EV also comes with regenerative braking, which can be adjusted via the steering wheel paddle shifters.
Looks-wise, the D-Max EV features some minor differences compared to its turbo-diesel siblings. It gets a unique grille with blue accents, a more stylish lower intake, EV badges on the front fender and tailgate, a charging port on the left rear fender, and a unique set of alloy wheels.
To protect the undercarriage from debris or terrain when going off-road, Isuzu installed what it calls Armour Guard, which protects vital components like the electric drive system and the battery pack. Despite being an EV, the electric D-Max can still carry heavy cargo up to 1,000 kg thanks to its ladder-frame chassis.
When it comes to amenities, the D-Max EV comes with a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, a 360-degree surround-view camera system, dual-zone climate control, and new intelligent driver aids, including lane-keeping assist and traffic-jam assist, which is useful in stop-and-go traffic. Other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) available include blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning with lane-departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, and rear-cross traffic alert with emergency braking.
The Isuzu D-Max EV starts at TBH 1.591 million or around PHP 2.913 million when converted. Since EVs in the Philippines benefit from zero tariffs, we'll be curious to see just how Isuzu Philippines Corporation will be able to price the D-Max EV once it arrives here. That's because IPC has already confirmed the D-Max EV, but there's no clear timeline yet for its arrival.
