EV Isuzu D-MaxWhat does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?
Driving 250 km a week, the Isuzu D-Max X-Rider 4x4 crew cab uses about $46.92 of diesel a week in WA and $50.19 in ACT, at this week's average prices. Over 5 years it costs about $73,745 to own, and 51 of the 94 EVs we track work out cheaper.
What would it cost you in fuel?
Isuzu D-Max fuel costs by state
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider 4x4 crew cab, using each capital's average diesel price for the week to 21 October 2026. *Per year assumes 15,000 km.
| State | Diesel | Per week | Per year* | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $2.77 | $48.42 | $2,905 | $210 |
| Victoria | $2.77 | $48.46 | $2,907 | $210 |
| Queensland | $2.80 | $49.05 | $2,943 | $213 |
| South Australia | $2.81 | $49.14 | $2,948 | $213 |
| WA | $2.68 | $46.92 | $2,815 | $204 |
| Tasmania | $2.81 | $49.09 | $2,945 | $213 |
| ACT | $2.87 | $50.19 | $3,011 | $218 |
| NT | $2.84 | $49.75 | $2,985 | $216 |
What a Isuzu D-Max costs to own over 5 years
250 km a week in NSW at $2.77 a litre of diesel. Fuel use is our estimate. Scheduled service every 12 months or 15,000 km, about $469 a visit. Warranty: 6 yrs / 150,000 km.
| Variant | Fuel use | On the road* | Fuel / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Rider 4x4 crew cab | 7 L/100 km | $56,990 | $2,518 | $469 | $364 | $73,745 |
Cost to own = price (plus about $4,000 on-road costs where the price is before on-roads) + a home wallbox for EVs (about $2,000, one-off) + charging or fuel + scheduled servicing + tyres. It leaves out insurance, registration and resale value, which vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly. Resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
The Isuzu D-Max against EVs
The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the Isuzu D-Max X-Rider 4x4 crew cab at $73,745. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.
| EV | Charging / week | 5-year total | vs this diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYDAtto 1 Essential | $14.54 | $37,424 | −$36,321 |
| LeapmotorB03X Style | $12.75 | $38,741 | −$35,004 |
| GeelyEX2 Complete | $14.91 | $39,802 | −$33,943 |
| MGMG4 Urban 43 | $15.47 | $42,753 | −$30,992 |
| BYDDolphin Essential | $14.91 | $43,522 | −$30,223 |
| GACAion UT Premium | $15.38 | $45,439 | −$28,306 |
| JaecooJ5 EV Track | $13.41 | $45,593 | −$28,152 |
| BYDAtto 2 Dynamic | $16.04 | $46,031 | −$27,714 |
Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals
- Isuzu D-Max vs Kia EV5
- Isuzu D-Max vs Deepal E07
- Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota HiLux EV
- Isuzu D-Max vs KGM Musso EV
Against plug-in hybrids
Common questions
How much is a Isuzu D-Max in Australia?
The Isuzu D-Max starts from $56,990 drive-away (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much fuel does a Isuzu D-Max use?
Its claimed fuel use is 7 L/100 km. Driving 250 km a week that's about $46.92 to $50.19 of diesel a week, depending on your state.
Is a Isuzu D-Max cheaper to run than an EV?
Per week, an EV charged at home usually costs much less to run. Counting the purchase price, a home charger, servicing and tyres over 5 years, 51 of the 94 EVs we track cost less to own than the Isuzu D-Max, led by the BYD Atto 1.
How far can a Isuzu D-Max go on a tank?
About 1,086 km on its 76 L tank at the claimed 7 L/100 km. Expect less when towing or carrying heavy loads.
Other diesels
How we work it out
Weekly cost is the car's claimed energy use (kWh per 100 km) × your distance × your electricity price. "Per week" figures on this site assume 250 km a week with 90% of charging at home. Petrol comparisons use the fuel use and price you choose. Prices are list prices at October 2026 and change often; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default or regulated flat rates from the AER Default Market Offer (NSW, SE QLD, SA), Victorian Default Offer, Aurora Energy (TAS), Jacana Energy (NT), Synergy (WA) and ActewAGL (ACT).
- Public charging: Sydney survey of Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla and BP Pulse prices, July 2026.
- Car specs and prices: manufacturer figures as published by CarExpert, AEVA EV fact sheets, Drive and EV Central's car guide. Some prices are the publisher's estimates; check with a dealer.
- Servicing: published capped-price schedules (BYD Sealion 7, BYD Seal, Geely EX5, Jaecoo J5 EV, Kia EV5, Zeekr 7X). Tesla has no fixed service schedule and CarExpert's EV servicing comparison. Where a model's pricing isn't published yet we use the brand's nearest model and mark it as an estimate.
- Tyres: RACV puts EV tyre life at 20,000–40,000 km; replacement set prices from Gridly's 2026 EV tyre cost guide.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC average retail unleaded and diesel prices in each capital city, 21 October 2026 (ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring).
- Plug-in hybrids: prices, battery sizes and claimed electric range from CarExpert, Cars24, Zecar and The Beep. Real-world electric range is taken as 80% of the claim; plug-ins charged at home each night are assumed to do up to 85% of driving on electricity. Petrol use with a flat battery is our estimate from reviews where makers don't publish one.
- Diesel utes and SUVs: claimed combined fuel use and prices from CarExpert, 4X4 Australia and CarSauce. The HiLux automatic, Prado and Mazda CX-60 D50e are 48-volt mild-hybrid diesels; their small battery assists the engine but can't drive the car on its own.
- Petrol mild hybrids (Suzuki Swift Hybrid, Mazda CX-60 G40e): claimed fuel use and prices from CarExpert.
- Hybrids: claimed fuel use, prices and capped-price servicing as published by CarExpert and CarsGuide. Petrol and hybrid tyres usually last 40,000–60,000 km (RACV); we use 50,000 km.
- Home chargers: typically $1,000–$3,000 installed, about $2,000 typical (What's the Damage, October 2026).
- Novated lease rules: PwC summary of the May 2026 FBT changes.