Chinese mining rig carries a battery bigger than 20 Tesla cars combined
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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.
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 which allows the vehicle to adjust power distribution while operating on difficult terrain and steep mining routes.
Longking says the electric truck can support continuous heavy-duty work while reducing energy consumption during transportation activities.
“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.
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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.
Zijin Longking claims that this battery supports rapid charging from 10% to 90% in 25 minutes.
Such charging capability reduces downtime and allows mining operations to maintain higher levels of equipment availability.
The ZL230E includes several safety technologies designed for demanding mining environments where reliability remains essential.
Its structure uses Longking’s patented multi-ring beam high-rigidity frame design with additional control systems.