# Electric heavy vehicle development in China

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electric-heavy-vehicle-development-in-china
> Updated: 2026-09-21T09:26:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Developments in China’s electric heavy vehicle sector have seen the introduction of specialized large-scale machinery for both mining and logistics.

In August 2026, Zijin Longking unveiled the ZL230E, a battery-electric haul truck for open-pit mining. The vehicle features a 1,400 kWh battery system designed for rapid charging to minimize downtime and can carry payloads of up to 230 tonnes.

By September 2026, XCMG launched the Hanjing, a next-generation electric heavy truck aimed at long-haul freight. This model utilizes an 800-volt architecture for megawatt-class fast charging. The launch coincides with a significant market shift in China, where electric models have risen to account for nearly 50% of new truck sales.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: XCMG launches Hanjing next-generation electric heavy truck

XCMG has launched the Hanjing, a new energy heavy truck featuring fast-charging capabilities, as electric trucks increasingly dominate the Chinese freight market.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xcmg-launches-hanjing-next-generation-electric-heavy-truck

### 2026-08-24: Zijin Longking unveils ZL230E electric mining truck

Zijin Longking has launched the ZL230E, a massive battery-electric mining truck capable of a 230-tonne payload and rapid 25-minute charging for intensive open-pit mining operations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zijin-longking-unveils-zl230e-electric-mining-truck

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