Isuzu UK has announced that it is to offer solar technology from Genie Insights as a bespoke factory-integrated option on the new D-Max EV.
The system – designed specifically for commercial vehicle applications – is designed to support overall battery health and maintain the performance of onboard electrical systems.
For fleets operating in demanding environments or relying heavily on auxiliary power, this provides additional peace of mind, helping to protect the 12v battery condition, while also preserving range over time.
It is a bespoke 75-watt, high-voltage solution fitted to the load bed roof. Measuring 947mm in length and 687mm in width, it weighs 2.5kg and is just 3mm thick, designed with efficiency in mind, which is particularly important in EVs where weight can impact range.
Optimised for UK conditions, the CIGS technology generates energy from daylight rather than from direct sunlight.
This means it is able to operate effectively throughout the winter and in low-light conditions.
Manufactured in the UK and fully compliant with ECE R10 Type Approval standards, the system is also designed to perform in partially shaded areas, with diodes on every other cell.
Today, Genie Insights supports a growing number of UK fleets, having sold almost 15,000 solar PV systems for commercial vehicles across organisations such as British Gas and BT/Openreach.
Alan Able, managing director of Isuzu UK, said: “Offering this solution on the Isuzu D-Max EV allows us to give customers an integrated, high-quality option that’s already been proven in fleet use, while maintaining the durability and capability expected from Isuzu.”
