In Pictures: LKAB Deploys 130-Ton Electric Scania Haul Trucks 4,000 Feet Underground

The underground haulage tunnels at LKAB's Malmberget mine provide a cool, constant environment for the new electric trucks.

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Fast 375 kW charging helps keep LKAB's 130-ton electric haul trucks operating through full shifts.

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Heavy-duty mining machinery like this excavator is being complemented by battery-electric haulage at LKAB.

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The Malmberget mine's deep operations draw on the same industrial heritage showcased at historic mining sites like Rammelsberg.

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Mining sites often face challenging climates, but LKAB's underground electric trucks benefit from stable year-round temperatures.

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Haul trucks on mine roads are now transitioning to zero-emission electric power in LKAB's fleet.

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Electrification extends beyond underground operations, with haulage routes seeing a shift toward cleaner trucks.

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Logistics fleets are embracing electric vehicles, a trend LKAB is following with its underground Scania trucks.

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Dump trucks like this one still move material above ground, but underground, LKAB's haulage runs on batteries.

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