Despite the rapid growth, electric mining vehicles still account for less than 10 percent of the vehicles used in most Chinese mines, indicating considerable room for further adoption.
Domestic manufacturers are now seeking to compete not only through vehicle production, but also through the integration of batteries, electric drive systems, charging infrastructure and autonomous operation technologies.
China's development of electric mining trucks has progressed from initial product development and smaller-scale applications toward larger payload capacities and fleet deployment.
Domestic manufacturers are also moving into higher payload classes.
Zijin Longking, a subsidiary of mining group Zijin Mining, unveiled its 230-metric-ton ZL230E battery-electric mining truck in August.