Take a look at the Isuzu Elf EV, a 6-wheel electric truck from Isuzu that fully converts the legendary Elf into an electric vehicle.
Mr. Takashi Hata, Managing Director of Triptich Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd., stated, “We believe strongly in the concept of diverse solutions toward Carbon Neutrality, or Multi-pathways to Carbon Neutrality. Isuzu offers a variety of drivetrain options designed to meet the specific needs of each country and region, including the unique operational conditions of those areas.”
He added, “We also believe that diesel engine pickup trucks remain a perfect fit for commercial users, while electric pickups serve as options for specific customer segments. Regarding Isuzu’s other carbon neutrality projects, we are progressing according to previously announced plans involving trucks and new alternative fuels, and we will provide updates regularly.”
Beyond Thailand, Isuzu has invested in The EARTH Lab, an electric vehicle development and testing center in Fujisawa, Japan. They are also testing hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks and building a test track for autonomous vehicles at the Isuzu Hokkaido Proving Ground in Japan.
Additionally, Isuzu is developing new autonomous commercial trucks for testing, which have already logged over 150,000 kilometers in the United States and Japan since full-scale development began earlier this year.
Earlier this year, Isuzu conducted autonomous driving tests for commercial logistics routes on public roads in Japan, following the concept of diverse solutions toward Carbon Neutrality.
Recently, Isuzu launched the Isuzu Elf EV electric truck, developed under the Isuzu Modular Architecture and Component Standard (I-MACS) concept, focusing on medium and large trucks.
The Elf EV features the Center Drive System EV design, a truck platform created specifically for electric vehicles that prioritizes customer convenience in use, loading, and body design. It integrates strengths of diesel trucks adapted for electric trucks. This model debuted globally in Japan in March 2023 and began real-world business operation tests with corporate customers in Thailand in November 2025.
- A 6-wheel NPR model powered by a single electric motor with 4x2 rear-wheel drive.
- Independent front suspension and leaf spring suspension at the rear.
- Front and rear disc brakes, electric parking brake, and Auto Brake Hold system.
- Lithium-ion battery pack with 5 modules totaling 100 kWh, delivering a maximum power of 150 kW (204 horsepower) and peak torque of 65 Newton-meters.
- Vehicle dimensions: length 6,098 mm, width 2,035 mm, height 2,214 mm, with a wheelbase of 4,415 mm.
- Curb weight of 3.2 tons and a gross vehicle weight rating of 7.5 tons.
- Charging supports DC CHAdeMO and AC Type 1 standards, equipped with regenerative braking that recharges the battery during braking, with user-selectable energy recovery levels. Isuzu is preparing charging standards suitable for each country, such as CCS2 chargers currently under development for European markets.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for driver support.
Regarding the battery-swapping solution demonstration in Thailand, after applying and being selected for the Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project—a major ASEAN pilot initiative by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry—Isuzu plans real-world testing with corporate customers, aiming to complete the project by fiscal year 2027.