Model offerings in China’s zero-emission construction machinery market are concentrated among a group of major players, with the top 10 manufacturers accounting for nearly 73% of all available models as of 2024. Most of these leading companies offered at least 10 electric models, highlighting their strong commitment to electrification. XCMG led with 33 models, followed by SANY (21), LiuGong (18), Shantui (15), and SDLG (14). Yutong, Sunward, Zoomlion, Lishide, and Jingong each accounted for between 7 and 10 models. The expansion of model offerings in the zero-emission construction machinery market suggests that electrification is no longer a niche effort but an increasing focus in product development across the industry.
The powertrain mix is dominated by battery electric machinery (BEM), which accounted for 65% of available models in 2024, followed by wired electric variants at 20%. Extended-range electric machinery (EREM)—battery-powered machinery equipped with an auxiliary power source, typically a small combustion engine, to generate electricity and extend range—accounted for 8% of the powertrain mix. Other technologies, including battery swap-capable and hydrogen fuel-cell systems, each represented less than 5% of the market.
Based on the power segments defined in current off-road engine emissions regulations, more than half of zero-emission models available as of 2024 fell within the 75–300 kW range, indicating a strong focus on medium-duty applications, while high-power segments (above 300 kW) remained nascent but are beginning to show signs of expansion.