Electric Mine Buses (EV)

Battery-electric crew transport for emissions-reduction targets and underground air-quality — assessed honestly against duty cycle.

Two electric sizes

The EVolution electric range comes in two platforms — a full-size 12-metre bus/coach (48–57 seats) for high-capacity transfers, and a compact 9-metre midi (up to 39 city seats, or 29 three-point-belted) for lighter crews and tighter access. Both run CATL batteries, are 100% electric and zero-emissions, and carry an electro-coated chassis for corrosion protection.

Flagship · 12 m

EVolution 12m Electric Coach

• 48–57 seat options · 100% electric, zero emissions
• CATL battery (latest BC5) · DANA drive motor
• ZF axles · Wabco ECAS air with kneeling
• Electro-coated chassis & body — corrosion protected
• King Long Battery Safety System — nitrogen anti-thermal-runaway

Australia's first high-floor electric bus, with significant parts interchangeability with the diesel 12m — best on fixed shuttle and camp routes with charging at each end.

Supporting · 9 m · in service

9m 29-Seat Electric Bus

• Up to 39 city seats, or 29 three-point-belted
• CATL battery (BC5) · 100% electric, zero emissions
• Fully DDA-compliant · two-door wheelchair access option
• Wabco ECAS air suspension with kneeling
• In service on Australian routes now

A compact 9m electric midi for lighter crews, tighter access and lower-volume routes — electro-coated chassis, corrosion protected, where a 12m coach is more than the run needs.

Electric configurations are indicative and assessed against your route, range and charging — talk to us about electric for your site.

What matters on site

• Route range vs charging infrastructure on site
• Emissions and underground air-quality benefits
• Total cost of ownership over the asset life
• Charging, depot and grid considerations

How MineBus configures it

Electric is the right answer on some runs and not others. We help you assess duty cycle, range and charging against diesel, and supply King Long EVolution electric platforms where the numbers and infrastructure stack up.

Best-fit models: King Long 48–53 Seat

Compliance built in

Every build is referenced to the standards your HSE team audits — ADR 59 rollover strength, ADR 68/01 occupant protection and seat-belt awareness, ADR 80/04 (Euro 6) emissions and AS 5062 fire suppression — and documented for first-time site entry. See the compliance library →

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