A 350-ton electric mining truck just rolled off a Chinese production line Zijin Longking ZL230E’s battery holds 1,400 kWh, enough to power dozens of typical homes It charges from 10% to 90% in about 25 minutes Zijin Longking has launched the ZL230E, a pure electric mining truck the company describes
<![CDATA[ <article> <ul><li><strong>A 350-ton electric mining truck just rolled off a Chinese production line</strong></li><li><strong>Zijin Longking ZL230E’s battery holds 1,400 kWh, enough to power dozens of typical homes</strong></li><li><strong>It charges from 10% to 90% in about 25 minutes</strong></li></ul><p>Zijin Longking has launched the ZL230E, a pure electric mining truck the company describes as the largest of its kind currently produced in China.</p><p>The company <a href="https://www.zjky.cn/news/news-detail-122879.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">says</a> the new mining rig combines heavy transport capability with a battery system designed for faster charging cycles.</p><p>Weighing 350 tons in total, with a curb weight of 120 tons and a load capacity of 230 tons, it suits ultra-large open-pit mines.</p><h2 id="massive-battery-system-and-heavy-duty-mining-performance">Massive battery system and heavy-duty mining performance</h2><p>The ZL230E cargo box offers a stacking volume of 125m³, allowing operators to move larger quantities of materials across mine sites.</p><p>It uses a multi-axle central distributed independent drive structure with dual 800kW motors for power delivery, a system which allows the vehicle to adjust power distribution while operating on difficult terrain and steep mining routes.</p><p>Longking says the electric truck can support continuous heavy-duty work while reducing energy consumption during transportation activities.</p><p>“This new vehicle is a powerful tool designed for high-intensity continuous operations in ultra-large open-pit mines,” said Huang Wei, president of Longking.</p><p>The ZL230E relies on a 1,400 kWh battery pack, making it one of the largest battery-powered mining vehicles available with more capacity than 23 Tesla Model 3 EV units.</p><p>Zijin Longking claims that this battery supports rapid charging from 10% to 90% in 25 minutes.</p><p>Such charging capability reduces downtime and allows mining operations to maintain higher levels of equipment availability.</p><h2 id="china-expands-electric-mining-equipment-ambitions">China expands electric mining equipment ambitions</h2><p>The ZL230E includes several safety technologies designed for demanding mining environments where reliability remains essential.</p><p>Its structure uses Longking’s patented multi-ring beam high-rigidity frame design with additional control systems.</p><p>The truck also includes redundant braking, steering systems, and intelligent energy management features for safer operation.</p><p>China Construction Machinery Association president Su Zimeng said the vehicle reflects continued progress in domestic large-tonnage electric mining equipment development.</p><p>He added that the launch supports wider adoption of electric solutions across China’s off-highway mining vehicle sector.</p><p>Zijin Mining, the parent company of Longking, has expanded its electric mining truck fleet from 13 units in 2020 to 1,719 units in 2025.</p><p>The company plans to replace its fuel-powered mining trucks with electric alternatives within three years under its carbon reduction strategy.</p><p>Earlier in 2026, Longking delivered 15 pure electric mining trucks with 150-ton load capacity to Julong Copper Mine.</p><p>Those vehicles recorded daily transport volumes exceeding 2,000 tons with equipment availability above 90%.</p><p>Their transport energy consumption was reduced by more than 17% compared with similar products, according to company information.</p><p>“We are accelerating the development of new energy mining equipment through independent research and innovation,” said Xie Xiongwei, vice president of Zijin Mining and chairman of Zijin Longking.</p><p>The company plans to combine electric trucks with renewable power sources, energy storage systems, charging facilities, and swapping infrastructure.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:676px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:31.51%;"><img id="diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78" name="tr-g_news" alt="Google logo on a black background next to text reading 'Click to follow TechRadar'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="676" height="213" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div></figure> </article> ]]>
