350-Ton Longking ZL230E electric mining rig packs colossal 1,400 kWh battery, claims 10-90% charge in just 25 minutes
- 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 as the largest of its kind currently produced in China.
The company says the new mining rig combines heavy transport capability with a battery system designed for faster charging cycles.
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.
Massive battery system and heavy-duty mining performance
The ZL230E cargo box offers a stacking volume of 125m³, allowing operators to move larger quantities of materials across mine sites.
It uses a multi-axle central distributed independent drive structure with dual 800kW motors for power delivery, a system...
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