Source type: User-authorised Kenya planning input with Isuzu D-Max EV global technical reference
Isuzu D-Max EV vs Hyundai KONA EV
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Isuzu D-Max EV
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VS
Hyundai KONA EV
KONA EV Kenya specification
Electric
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Current
KES 6,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 395 Nm
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max EV vs Hyundai KONA EV: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max EV | KONA EV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max EV- | KONA EV150 kW |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max EV- | KONA EV395 Nm |
| Engine Size | D-Max EV- | KONA EVNot Applicable |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max EV- | KONA EVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max EV- | KONA EV158 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | D-Max EV | KONA EV |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Kenya watchlist forecast for a possible 2027-2028 D-Max EV entry; Isuzu has not announced a Kenya launch or final local derivative. | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Pickup | SUV |
| Model Year | 2027 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | upcoming | Active |
| Segment | Battery-electric pickup watchlist | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup Truck | SUV |
| Model Introduced Year | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | D-Max EV | KONA EV |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Dual e-Axle battery-electric powertrain reference | Electric motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Motor Type | Dual e-Axle motor system | Electric motor |
| Number of Motors | 2 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Motor Location | Front and rear | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Battery Capacity | 66.9 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Electric Range | 263 km (WLTC) | 484 km (WLTP) |
| DC Charging Time | 60 min (20-80%) | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Code | - | Not Applicable |
| Hybrid System | - | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | - | Not Applicable |
| Cylinders | - | Not Applicable |
| Cylinder Layout | - | Not Applicable |
| Valves | - | Not Applicable |
| Valves per Cylinder | - | Not Applicable |
| Aspiration | - | Not Applicable |
| Fuel System | - | Not Applicable |
| Compression Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Bore | - | Not Applicable |
| Stroke | - | Not Applicable |
| Maximum Power | - | 150 kW |
| Maximum Torque | - | 395 Nm |
| Combined Power | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | - | Not Applicable |
| Transmission | - | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
| Top Speed | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 0-100 km/h | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Quarter Mile | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | - | Not Applicable |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Usable Battery Capacity | - | 64 kWh |
| Battery Type | - | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Voltage | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| AC Charging Power | - | 11 kW |
| DC Charging Power | - | 77 kW |
| AC Charging Time | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Regenerative Braking | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max EV and KONA EV comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Kenya. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Model imagery
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Isuzu D-Max EV
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Hyundai KONA EV
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Specification Score Withheld
Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.
Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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D-Max EV vs KONA EV questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.