State-run engineering major BEML has unveiled India’s first indigenously developed 35-ton electric dump truck at its Mysuru complex, marking a new development in electric mining equipment.
In a statement on Friday, 10 April, the company said the truck was flagged off by its Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy in the presence of senior officials, including Director (Mining & Construction) Sanjay Som, along with representatives from Medha and BEML.
According to the company, the electric dump truck has been designed and developed indigneously and is aimed at applications in demanding mining environments requiring heavy-duty, stop-start operations.
“The indigenously designed electric dump truck is engineered to deliver high productivity with zero tailpipe emissions. Built to global standards, the platform aligns with India’s ESG commitments and carbon reduction goals, while reinforcing BEML’s focus on clean and future-ready technologies,” the company said.
The vehicle has a payload capacity of 35 tons and a gross vehicle weight of around 60 tons.
BEML stated that the platform is powered by a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) and delivers energy efficiency in the range of 85 to 90%, significantly higher than conventional diesel-powered equipment.
The truck is equipped with a regenerative braking system to enable energy recovery during operations, particularly on downhill stretches.
The vehicle also incorporates a Battery Thermal Management System with liquid cooling to regulate temperatures and support the performance and lifespan of its 300 kWh lithium-ion battery.
In addition to its environmental advantages, the platform offers substantial economic benefits, including up to 60-70 per cent savings in energy costs and a 40-60 per cent reduction in overall operating costs, the company said.
“Lower maintenance requirements, owing to fewer mechanical components, further enhance its value proposition,” BEML said.
Depending on operational intensity, the system offers a payback period of approximately one to two years, it added.
