Chinese construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong plans to launch more than 40 models of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), including telehandlers and access equipment, by 2027.

LiuGong began the rollout at this year’s Intermat trade show in Paris, introducing two new electric excavator models and two new electric wheeled loaders.

“Our new range of electric machines at Intermat clearly show our commitment to be the number one for BEV machines in Europe, but they are only the start,” says European product director Harry Mellor.

“As a company, we are on a mission to create a more sustainable future in the construction equipment industry and our continued investments in design, R&D and customer insight prove that we are leading the change.”

LiuGong has been expanding its operations in France, Germany, Italy and Turkey.

Major expansion plans are also in place for the United Kingdom with a new Research and Development Centre, proving ground, test area and Customer Solutions Centre.