BEML BH60-EV Debuts With 54.5-Ton Electric Payload

BEML BH60-EV Introduces a Higher-Capacity Electric Dump Truck

BEML has unveiled the BEML BH60-EV, a 60-ton electric dump truck developed and designed in India for mining and infrastructure applications. The vehicle made its debut at BEML’s Mysuru Complex on September 30, 2026, expanding the company’s portfolio of electric heavy equipment. The truck is intended for demanding operating environments where high payload capacity and strong traction are required. BEML says the electric platform provides zero tailpipe emissions during operation while targeting lower operating costs than comparable conventional diesel-powered equipment. The launch also extends the company’s efforts to apply electric mobility technology to heavy-duty industrial applications in India, with the new model positioned above its previously introduced 35-ton electric dump truck.

Electric Powertrain Uses a 1,000kWh Battery

The BH60-EV uses a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), a rugged gearbox and a 1,000kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. This configuration is designed for heavy-duty operating requirements, with the electric powertrain delivering high tractive effort and instant torque for work on gradients. BEML says the truck can provide improved energy efficiency, acceleration and gradeability while reducing dependence on conventional fuel. The company has also developed a charging station solution intended to integrate with site electrical infrastructure and support fleet operations. According to BEML, the electric dump truck can deliver operating costs that are 40-60 percent lower than conventional diesel-powered equipment, while potentially reducing CO₂ emissions by around 130 tonnes per vehicle annually, depending on operating conditions.

BH60-EV Payload Reaches 54,500kg

The new electric dump truck has a payload capacity of 54,500kg when equipped with a rock body, while its volumetric body capacity is 36.4 cubic meters. These specifications position the model for applications requiring substantial material movement across mining and infrastructure sites. The electric platform is designed around the requirements of heavy-duty operation, combining a high power-to-weight ratio with instant electric torque and strong gradeability. Safety and control equipment includes a Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS), emergency steering and sealed oil-cooled disc brakes. Together, these features are intended to support operation in demanding environments while maintaining the vehicle characteristics required for high-capacity hauling duties.

BEML Expands Its Electric Mining Equipment Portfolio

The BH60-EV follows BEML’s 35-ton electric dump truck, which was launched on April 10, 2026. The introduction of the larger model expands the company’s electric equipment portfolio into higher-capacity applications serving mining and infrastructure operations. The progression from the 35-ton model to the 60-ton class demonstrates the company’s effort to extend electric technology across different heavy-duty equipment requirements. The latest vehicle was developed at the BEML Limited Mysuru Complex, where the company has engineering and manufacturing capabilities supporting its broader product activities. The new model therefore adds another electric platform to BEML’s industrial equipment lineup while maintaining a focus on payload, traction, efficiency and operational safety.

Indigenous Engineering Supports Heavy-Industry Electrification

BEML CMD Shantanu Roy said the BH60-EV reflects the company’s move toward electric mobility for heavy industry and described the vehicle as being developed around the requirements of mining and infrastructure operations. He also highlighted indigenous engineering, battery technology, performance and safety as important aspects of the model. The truck’s development at the Mysuru Complex forms part of BEML’s broader manufacturing footprint, which spans Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields, Mysuru and Palakkad. BEML operates across Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction, and Rail & Metro. Within that portfolio, the electric dump truck represents an application of battery-electric technology to a segment traditionally associated with high-capacity diesel equipment.

BH60-EV Specifications and Equipment

Charging Infrastructure Targets Fleet Operations

Alongside the vehicle, BEML has developed a charging station solution intended to work with the electrical infrastructure available at operating sites. The approach is designed to support fleet operations rather than treating charging as a separate requirement from the equipment deployment. This is particularly relevant for mining and infrastructure applications, where vehicle utilization and site logistics are closely connected. BEML’s stated operating-cost estimate of 40-60 percent lower costs compared with conventional diesel equipment provides an important part of the model’s commercial proposition, while the company’s estimate of around 130 tonnes of potential annual CO₂ reduction per vehicle highlights the environmental rationale. Actual results, however, are expected to depend on operating conditions.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The BH60-EV broadens the application of battery-electric technology within heavy-duty mining and infrastructure equipment by moving BEML into a higher-capacity electric dump truck segment. Its combination of a 54,500kg payload, 1,000kWh battery and dedicated charging solution could support operators evaluating alternatives to conventional diesel equipment, particularly where site electrical infrastructure can accommodate fleet charging. The model also extends BEML’s existing electric equipment strategy following its 35-ton truck launch earlier in 2026. For the broader industry, the development highlights the growing use of electrification in applications traditionally dependent on high-capacity combustion powertrains, while future deployment will depend on operating requirements, charging infrastructure and the economics of individual mining and infrastructure sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BEML BH60-EV electric dump truck?
The BEML BH60-EV is a 60-ton electric dump truck developed in India for mining and infrastructure applications, featuring a 1,000kWh battery and 54,500kg payload capacity. It uses a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, a rugged gearbox and a high-voltage lithium-ion battery system. BEML says the truck produces zero tailpipe emissions during operation and can potentially deliver 40-60 percent lower operating costs than conventional diesel equipment. The company also estimates potential CO₂ reductions of around 130 tonnes per vehicle annually, depending on operating conditions. The model was unveiled at BEML’s Mysuru Complex on September 30, 2026.