In response to rapidly expanding demand for electric construction equipment, especially in progressive regions like the Benelux and Nordic countries, Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) is significantly expanding its portfolio of electric-powered excavators.
Develon says its new electric machines offer identical performance to their diesel counterparts, while delivering significant reductions in emissions, noise and vibration.
Built on the company’s proven -7 Series platform, the first wave of electric machines covers key segments across both compact and mid-size classes. The initial lineup includes:
• DX20ZE-7, DX23E-7 and DX85RE-7 electric mini excavators
• DX100WE-7 and DX160WE-7K electric wheeled excavators (10 to 20-tonne class)
• DX230LCE-7 and DX250LCE-7 electric crawler excavators (20-tonne class and above)
The expanded electric lineup will be introduced in phases. The DX160WE-7 electric wheeled excavator and the DX230LCE-7 and DX250LCE-7 electric crawler excavators are commercially available as of the end of 2025.
The DX160WE-7K offers all the new features from Develon’s -7K generation of wheeled excavators, combined with 100% electric drive. It features a 105 kW permanent-magnet motor and a LiFePO₄ battery pack capable of around 10 hours of operation under defined conditions. It boasts the same digging and handling capability as a legacy diesel machine.
The DX230LCE 7 crawler electric excavator is targeted at heavy applications. It delivers production capacity comparable to that of its diesel counterpart, and offers operating time of around 9 hours on one charge. The machine is designed with operator familiarity in mind—controls, attachments and service infrastructure align with the diesel model.
The DX250LCE 7 crawler electric excavator is designed for significant earthmoving and construction applications. It has all the features of the DX230LCE-7, and sports a larger battery pack, bringing total operating time to 12 hours.
The DX100WE-7 electric wheeled excavator and the DX85RE-7 electric mini excavator will follow next year, covering all core segments from compact to mid-size machines.
Source: Develon
