Propel 470 HEV

The Propel 470 HEV is an 8x4 electric dump truck (tipper) from Propel Industries, built for heavy off-road mining duty and marketed by the manufacturer as India's first smart electric dumper truck. It pairs a 350 kW PMSM motor with 256/385 kWh lithium-ion battery packs for a claimed range of 180 km on a full charge.

Price & Variants

Priced from ₹36.20 lakh to ₹39.50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) across two 8x4 tipper configurations — the 5900/23 Cum Rock at ₹36.20 lakh and the 6215/33 Cum Coal at ₹39.50 lakh. Pricing is uniform across India; the vehicle is sold on quotation (B2B enquiry).

Battery & Charging

Offered with 256/385 kWh lithium-ion pack options, a claimed 180 km range and a fast-charging battery that tops up in approximately 70 minutes. Regenerative braking charges the traction battery, and there is no published 10-80% fast-charge figure separate from the full-charge time.

Performance

A 350 kW (470 hp) PMSM motor drives a 7-speed clutchless EMT transmission producing 2,800 Nm of torque. Maximum speed is 40 km/h (locked) with gradeability above 30%, reflecting its mining-duty focus rather than highway running.

Payload & Dimensions

The Rock configuration carries a 38,600 kg payload on a 60,000 kg GVW (9,875 mm x 2,800 mm x 3,700 mm, 5,900 mm wheelbase); the Coal configuration carries a 30,500 kg payload on a 55,000 kg GVW (10,190 mm length, 6,215 mm wheelbase). Both run 12 wheels on an 8x4 axle configuration with dual-line air brakes and ABS.

Who should buy it

The Propel 470 HEV suits mining and construction fleets that run fixed off-road routes and want to cut diesel running costs, given its 180 km claimed range and roughly 70-minute charging. It is not a highway hauler, so buyers should verify route range, charging availability and dealer support before committing a fleet.