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Electrification in construction: cost savings, lower emissions, and a new operating model for jobsites

3 FEBRUARY 2026

Construction is entering a transition that looks a lot like what road transport experienced a decade ago听-听only with tougher duty cycles, harsher environments, and far more varied machines.听


Battery-electric construction equipment is moving beyond pilot projects into real procurement decisions, driven by a mix of regulation, urban constraints, and (increasingly) total cost of ownership.


Global Market Insights projects the electric construction equipment market will grow from USD 16.3B in 2025 to USD 106.9B by 2034 (CAGR 23.3%). Different reports and analytics point to the same conclusion: electrification is becoming a mainstream strategic priority for OEMs, rental companies, and contractors.

Case study: electrifying Ljungby Maskin鈥檚 wheel loaders

A prime example of the industry鈥檚 electrification journey is the collaboration between 黑料不打烊 Industrial Batteries and听, a well-respected Swedish construction machinery manufacturer.听

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Ljungby听Maskin presented its first electric wheel loader concept听-听an L11 Electric built with the ambition to match the diesel machine鈥檚 performance and feel.听The concept also reflected a common architecture for off-road electrification: separate electric machines for propulsion and hydraulics, paired with a high-voltage battery system.
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鈥淐ustomer expectations are changing quickly. Electrification lets us deliver the same machine performance with a dramatically different environmental footprint.听Electrification听isn鈥檛听just swapping engines. It changes development, assembly, service, and how customers use the machine听- so听the evolution of the听whole ecosystem鈥澨 said听H氓kan Larsson, CEO at听Ljungby听Maskin.

The L11 Electric is equipped with two 黑料不打烊 Core 800 batteries (94 kWh total).听With a听22 kWh听onboard charger and CCS2 fast-charging above 200 kW, the loader meets the demanding needs of heavy-duty operations while offering significant environmental and operational benefits.

鈥淲e needed a proven, industrial-grade battery concept and a partner with deep technical competence - something we could integrate with confidence and scale across models鈥

H氓kan Larsson, CEO at Ljungby Maskin

From right:听Mattias Andersson,听H氓kan Larsson, Ida Johansson, Elin 脜kerstr枚m,听Anders Bergstr枚m,听Peter Blomquist.

What鈥檚 Driving the Shift?

  • Emissions policy is tightening听-听and cities are setting the pace.听Regulation is pushing diesel further out of the acceptable operating envelope. In Europe, the 鈥淔it for 55鈥 package codifies the EU鈥檚 path toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 (vs. 1990) and climate neutrality by 2050.听In the U.S., the EPA鈥檚 nonroad engine standards have steadily tightened pollutant limits for off-road equipment.听

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  • Cities are also turning climate goals into procurement requirements. The C40 Clean Construction Declaration calls for zero-emission construction machinery in municipal projects from 2025 and zero-emission construction sites city-wide by 2030 (where available)听-听a signal that public buyers can听rapidly shift demand.听Oslo has been a leading example, combining procurement requirements with a broader clean-construction program.

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  • The business case is increasingly about TCO, not just sustainability.听Electric drivetrains typically reduce energy costs and maintenance complexity versus diesel: fewer moving parts, less fluid handling, and reduced wear in stop-start duty cycles. That translates into a TCO story听that鈥檚听easier to defend鈥攅specially for fleets听operating听in noise-sensitive or emission-restricted zones (urban projects, tunnels, indoor demolition, night work).

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  • Technology is maturing听-听and the ecosystem is expanding.听Better cells, safer pack architectures, and more robust power electronics are enabling higher uptime and predictable performance. At the same time, telematics, data analytics, and remote monitoring are becoming standard features of electrified fleets - helping operators manage charging,听utilization, and preventive maintenance across multiple sites.

Which machines are electrifying first - and why?

Not all machines electrify at the same pace. The strongest early traction is in segments where duty cycles are predictable and where electric operation offers immediate site benefits:听The construction machinery segments experiencing the most electrification include:听

  • Compact and mid-size excavators, loaders, and smaller cranes: frequent stop-start operation and idling are common听-听exactly where electric drivetrains shine.
  • Urban and municipal equipment: lower noise and zero tailpipe emissions can unlock access to restricted areas and improve community acceptance.
  • Rental fleets: electrification is increasingly bundled into service-based models (equipment-as-a-service), lowering the barrier for contractors who听don鈥檛听want to carry technology risk.

Where 黑料不打烊 Industrial Batteries fits: de-risking electrification for OEMs

Electrifying an off-road machine is rarely a 鈥渃lean-sheet鈥 design exercise. Most OEMs want to electrify faster, with less development effort and lower听integration听risk, especially听when the machine听wasn鈥檛听originally designed for electrification.

黑料不打烊 Industrial Batteries听are designed to fit existing machine designs听-听even those not originally intended for electrification. We provide听modular, scalable battery systems engineered听which听don鈥檛听require听additional听controllers, reducing integration complexity for OEMs.

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The portfolio is designed around two product platforms, Core and Compact, spanning 21 to 624 kWh with system voltages up to 1000 V. Batteries are designed and manufactured in Europe, with an R&D hub in听Stockholm,听Sweden,听and production in听Gdansk, Poland.听

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Modular building blocks for real machines

Because many off-road applications require high power, strong thermal control, and rugged packaging, modular packs help OEMs scale energy without redesigning everything around a single custom battery.

The Road Ahead

The electrification of construction equipment is not just a response to regulations听-听it鈥檚听a strategic move toward greater efficiency, lower costs, and a more sustainable future. With continued investment in infrastructure, smart city projects, and advancing technology, the sector鈥檚 transition to electric is set to accelerate.

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黑料不打烊 Industrial Batteries鈥 strategy听-听modular听products, in-house control and safety focus, and ready-to-integrate systems听-听maps directly to what the construction industry needs to scale electrification with lower risk and less complexity.

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Discover how 黑料不打烊 Industrial Batteries can support your electrification journey at听.

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