HD Hyundai XiteSolution launches 18-ton electric forklift

HD Hyundai XiteSolution has launched 10- to 18-ton electric forklifts, expanding electrification into heavy-duty worksites such as shipyards, ports and steel mills. The company said it recently held a test-drive event at its plant in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, where it began mass production. The largest 18-ton model can run for up to nine hours on a single charge, and a 120-kilowatt fast charger can raise the battery to 80 percent in about 90 minutes.

HD Hyundai XiteSolution said it is the only Korean manufacturer producing electric forklifts with capacities of 10 tons or more.

The lineup follows the launch of mid-sized electric forklifts last year and includes models from 10 tons to 18 tons.

The forklifts have obtained UL 2580 certification and are designed to meet at least IP67 standards for water and dust resistance.

The company said a total cost of ownership analysis showed higher upfront costs could be offset within two to three years in moderate-duty operations.

Published Oct 5, 2026 2:01 pm KST

HD Hyundai XiteSolution’s 16-ton electric forklift / Courtesy of HD Hyundai XiteSolution

HD Hyundai XiteSolution has launched electric forklifts with lifting capacities of up to 18 tons, expanding electrification into heavy-duty worksites such as shipyards, ports and steel mills.

The company said Monday that it recently held a test-drive event for its next-generation electric forklifts at its plant in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, where it showcased its new large-model lineup and began mass production.

The lineup includes 10- to 18-ton models, following the launch of mid-sized electric forklifts last year. HD Hyundai XiteSolution is the only Korean manufacturer producing electric forklifts with capacities of 10 tons or more.

Diesel forklifts have traditionally been used at heavy-duty worksites because of their high power and long operating times. But tighter environmental regulations and growing demand to cut carbon emissions are driving the shift to electric models.

HD Hyundai XiteSolution applied high-voltage battery systems and enhanced electric motor performance to deliver work speeds, hill-climbing ability and power comparable to those of diesel models.

The largest 18-ton model can operate for up to nine hours on a single charge. With an optional 120-kilowatt fast charger, the battery can be charged to 80 percent in about 90 minutes. Depending on the model, operating time can reach up to 14 hours.

The forklifts feature systems that monitor and control high-voltage circuits and battery conditions in real time. They have obtained UL 2580 certification, a U.S. safety standard for battery systems, and are designed to meet at least IP67 standards for water and dust resistance, enabling stable operation in harsh outdoor environments.

The company said a total cost of ownership analysis based on moderate-duty operations showed that the higher upfront cost of electric models could be offset within two to three years compared with diesel forklifts.

“Large next-generation electric forklifts can meet environmental regulations without sacrificing productivity, thanks to performance comparable to that of internal combustion engine forklifts,” an HD Hyundai XiteSolution official said.

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HD Hyundai XiteSolution公司推出了10至18吨级的电动叉车，将电气化应用拓展至造船厂、港口和钢铁厂等重型作业场所。该公司表示，近期在其位于忠清北道阴城郡的工厂举行了试驾活动，该工厂已开始批量生产。其中最大的18吨级车型单次充电可运行长达9小时，使用120千瓦的快速充电器可在约90分钟内将电池电量充至80%。

HD Hyundai XiteSolution 表示，它是韩国唯一一家生产载重 10 吨及以上电动叉车的制造商。

该系列产品是在去年推出中型电动叉车之后推出的，包括 10 吨至 18 吨的型号。

这些叉车已获得 UL 2580 认证，其设计至少符合 IP67 防水防尘标准。

该公司表示，总拥有成本分析表明，在中等负荷的运营中，较高的前期成本可以在两到三年内得到弥补。

发布于2026年10月5日下午2:01（韩国标准时间）

HD Hyundai XiteSolution 的 16 吨电动叉车 / 图片由 HD Hyundai XiteSolution 提供

HD Hyundai XiteSolution 推出了起重能力高达 18 吨的电动叉车，将电气化扩展到造船厂、港口和钢铁厂等重型作业场所。

该公司周一表示，最近在其位于忠清北道阴城郡的工厂举行了下一代电动叉车的试驾活动，展示了其新的大型车型系列并开始批量生产。

继去年推出中型电动叉车之后，HD Hyundai XiteSolution的产品线新增了10吨至18吨的车型。HD Hyundai XiteSolution是韩国唯一一家生产10吨及以上载重电动叉车的制造商。

由于柴油叉车动力强劲、运行时间长，传统上一直被用于重型作业场所。但日益严格的环保法规和不断增长的减排需求正在推动叉车向电动叉车转型。

HD Hyundai XiteSolution 应用了高压电池系统和增强的电动机性能，从而实现了与柴油车型相当的工作速度、爬坡能力和动力。

最大吨位的18吨机型单次充电可运行长达9小时。选配120千瓦快速充电器，电池可在约90分钟内充电至80%。根据机型不同，运行时间最长可达14小时。

这些叉车配备了实时监测和控制高压电路及电池状态的系统。它们已获得美国电池系统安全标准UL 2580认证，并且设计符合至少IP67防水防尘标准，可在恶劣的户外环境中稳定运行。

该公司表示，基于中等负荷作业的总拥有成本分析表明，与柴油叉车相比，电动叉车较高的前期成本可在两到三年内得到弥补。

“新一代大型电动叉车性能可与内燃机叉车相媲美，因此能够在不牺牲生产效率的情况下满足环保法规的要求，”HD Hyundai XiteSolution 的一位官员表示。

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