Komatsu 3 ton electric mini excavator set for European debut in Paris
Komatsu has announced plans to debut its new PC33E-6 3-ton class electric mini excavator to European equipment buyers at the Intermat 2024 fair in Paris this April.
Komatsu says its new electric mini excavator is designed to set new standards in emission-free operations. The PC33E-6 is said to deliver exceptional performance with class-leading features that will make job sites cleaner, quieter, and safer.
The PC33E-6 will be shown in Europe for the first time at April’s Intermat show – one of the largest construction and ag equipment shows in Europe – where show-goers will get to experience its 17.4 kW (approx. 25 HP) electric motor and 35 kWh Komatsu battery pack for themselves.
The mini excavator features a high-voltage, 150V architecture and a 400V off board fast charger that can fast-charge the battery from 20-100% in just under an hour and 40 minutes.
Mini excavator, maximum performance
“The PC33E-6 features large capacity batteries and a highly efficient power line, enabling most customers to work non-stop for a full shift before having to recharge,” says Emanuele Viel, Komatsu Utility group manager. “Thanks to a lightning-fast charging system, downtime is significantly reduced, allowing for increased productivity and efficiency on the job site.”
Komatsu hopes the introduction of this new electric model will act as a “springboard” for the development of a European market for small electric construction equipment, and believes it will play a big part in the company’s stated goal of offering a fully carbon neutral lineup by 2050. To that end, Komatsu claims the PC33E-6 can annually save customers more than the its own weight in CO2 emissions when compared to a comparable diesel-powered mini, without compromising on performance or safety.
The PC33E-6 was first shown at CONEXPO last year. With the addition of the European market, this new excavator is now truly a global offering.
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We know electric vehicles rule. If you’re reading this, you probably do, too. There are still plenty of unbelievers in the world, though, which is why it’s great to see a company like Komatsu not just comparing their new electric offerings to other manufacturers’ models – but to their own diesel versions, as well. Komatsu claims the new PC33E-6 offers 40% more lifting capacity (over side) than the similarly sized PC30MR-5, as well as “significantly reduced noise and vibration levels.”
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China just laid out a plan to roll out over 100,000 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027 – and they’ll all be open to the public.
The National Development and Reform Commission’s (NDRC) joint notice, issued on Monday, asks local authorities to put together construction plans for highway service areas and prioritize the ones that see 40% or more usage during holiday travel rushes.
The NDRC notes that China’s ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure needs upgrading as more 800V EVs hit the road. Those high-voltage platforms can handle super-fast charging in as little as 10 to 30 minutes, but only if the charging hardware is up to speed.
China had 31.4 million EVs on the road at the end of 2024 – nearly 9% of the country’s total vehicle fleet. But charging access is still catching up. As of May 2025, there were 14.4 million charging points, or roughly 1 for every 2.2 EVs.
To keep the grid running smoothly, China wants new chargers to be smart, with dynamic pricing to incentivize off-peak charging and solar and storage to power the charging stations.
To make the business side work, the government is pushing for 10-year leases for charging station operators, and it’s backing the buildout with local government bonds.
The NDRC emphasized that the DC fast chargers built will be open to the public. This is a big deal because a lot of fast chargers in China aren’t. For example, BYD’s new megawatt chargers aren’t open to third-party vehicles.
As of September 2024, China had expanded its charging infrastructure to 11.4 million EV chargers, but only 3.3 million were public.
Read more: California now has nearly 50% more EV chargers than gas nozzles
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An arbitration “court” found that Tesla misled customers with its Full Self Driving product, and has now been forced to refund at least one person’s $10,000 payment (plus legal fees) for the not-quite autonomous driving software. France, too, is piling on claims of deceptive business practices – but there’s some good news for FSD fans! If you’re still willing to pay for it, Tesla will thrown in 0% financing on a brand new Cybertruck.
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