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First Slate Auto and now Isuzu – why electric pick-up trucks could be the next big EV battleground

Isuzu revealed the production version of its first electric pickup, the D-Max EV, at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show in May 2025.
The launch follows the 2024 concept preview and responds to growing demand for electric trucks amid tightening emissions standards in markets like Australia and the UK.
The D-Max EV uses dual electric motors producing 140 kW and 325 Nm torque, matches the diesel model’s towing capacity at 3,500 kg, and features a 66.9 kWh underfloor battery with a WLTP range of 263 km.
Isuzu states the battery charges from 20 to 80 percent in one hour at up to 50kW DC, and the truck accelerates from 0-100 km/h in about 10 seconds, combining performance with utility.
Customer deliveries are set to begin in March 2026 in the UK, with release planned for Australia subject to regulatory details, positioning Isuzu to compete in the emergent electric pickup market alongside established and new rivals.

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