Unveils India's First Indigenous 60-Ton Electric Dump Truck BH60-EV at Mysuru Complex
BEML unveiled India's first indigenously designed 60-Ton Electric Dump Truck, BH60-EV, at its Mysuru Complex.
- Battery Capacity
- 1,000 kWh lithium-ion battery
- Payload Capacity
- 54,500 kg
- Body Capacity
- 36.4 cubic metres
- Operating Cost Reduction
- 40–60% lower operating costs vs diesel
- Annual CO2 Reduction
- ~130 tonnes CO2 saved per vehicle a year
What was announced
BEML Limited, a Schedule 'A' company under the Ministry of Defence, has unveiled the BH60-EV, described as India's first indigenously designed and developed 60-Ton Electric Dump Truck, at its Mysuru Complex. It was virtually launched by CMD Shri Shantanu Roy.
Product specifications shared
- Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) with a rugged gearbox and a 1,000 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack
- Payload capacity of 54,500 kg with a rock body
- Volumetric body capacity of 36.4 cubic metres
- Cabin with Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS), emergency steering and sealed oil-cooled disc brakes
Claimed operating benefits
- Designed to deliver 40–60% lower operating costs compared with conventional diesel-powered equipment
- Estimated annual reduction of around 130 tonnes of CO2 emissions per vehicle, subject to operating conditions
- Zero tailpipe emissions during operation
BEML also offers a complete charging station solution compatible with site electrical infrastructure and scalable for fleet operations, so customers can adopt electric heavy-duty equipment along with a charging ecosystem.
Context for investors
The BH60-EV builds on BEML's electric vehicle portfolio and follows the launch of its 35-ton Electric Dump Truck on 10 April 2026. The company says this strengthens its capability in next-generation heavy-duty machinery for India and global markets.
This is a product unveiling under the Mining & Construction vertical. It signals product development progress; order or revenue impact would depend on future customer adoption.
More numbers
- Dump truck capacity class60-Ton
- Battery pack capacity1,000 kWh
- Payload capacity with rock body54,500 kg
- Volumetric body capacity36.4 cubic metres
- Lower operating costs vs diesel (low end)40–60% lower operating costs
- Estimated annual CO2 reduction per vehiclearound 130 tonnes of CO2
- Earlier electric dump truck launched35-ton Electric Dump Truck
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