CeMAT Australia 2026 runs from 23 to 25 June. Hyundai Material Handling Australia will be there at Stand O41. The venue is the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Hyundai brings its new B-X Series high-voltage electric forklift to the show. The company designed the truck for diesel-like performance with zero direct emissions. You can also try it on the B-X Series Racing Simulator. Entry to CeMAT Australia 2026 is free. Do you run or buy forklifts in Australia? Then plan your visit around Stand O41.
Spec sheets give you numbers. A live demo shows you more. At Stand O41 you can watch the B-X Series move and lift. You can hear how quietly it runs. You can picture how a diesel driver shifts to electric. And you can ask the questions a brochure never covers.
Stand O41 gives you three reasons to stop by during CeMAT Australia 2026. First, you can drive the new B-X Series on the Racing Simulator and feel the high-voltage lithium forklift performance yourself. Second, you can sit down with CEO Jeff and CFO Harry to talk fleet strategy. Few shows put the people who lead Hyundai Material Handling Australia this close. Third, the sales team can answer the real questions before you buy or hire.
The B-X Series moves electric material handling forward. It brings high-voltage lithium-ion power to heavy work. Diesel forklifts used to own that work. The range covers 4.0 to 9.0 tonne capacities today. Models include the 40/45/50/55B-X and the 60/70/80/90B-X. The 80B-XL sits in the range too. Hyundai has signalled heavier models for 2026. These would cover 10 to 13 tonne and 16 to 18 tonne capacities.
The B-X Series has already drawn notice overseas. It won the 2025 Product of the Year award. The category was lift trucks and accessories. The honour came from Material Handling Product News and Material Handling 24/7.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 4.0 to 9.0 tonne (10 to 13t and 16 to 18t planned for 2026) |
| Electrical system | 309 to 348V high-voltage lithium-ion |
| Battery | LFP lithium iron phosphate. 3,500+ cycles. Up to 10-year design life |
| Runtime | Up to 11 hours |
| Charging | Around 2 hours. Charger options 20kW / 40kW / 120kW |
| Protection | IP67 and IP69K across major components |
| Recognition | 2025 Product of the Year (lift trucks and accessories) |
A 309 to 348V high-voltage lithium-ion system powers the B-X Series. Hyundai designed it to draw less current. It should also lose less energy. It generates less heat as well. That can help parts last longer. Hyundai says the platform feels engine-like. Travel and lift speeds stay fast. The electric advantages stay in place.
The B-X range runs on LFP lithium iron phosphate batteries. Rapid charging supports the system. So does opportunity charging. Battery thermal management rounds it out. Hyundai reports up to 11 hours of operation. It also reports roughly 2-hour charging. Those figures depend on setup and conditions. Charger options include 20kW, 40kW and 120kW.
Hyundai built the B-X Series for tough industrial sites. It works indoors and outdoors. Hyundai seals the key components against dust and water. The major components carry IP67 and IP69K ratings. The trucks also suit rain, cold and wash-down areas. That makes them a fit for many sectors. Think manufacturing, logistics, timber and ports. Concrete, recycling and heavy industry suit them too.
Hyundai put real focus on operator comfort. The B-X Series cuts noise and vibration. Drivers pick from selectable drive modes. A smart LCD display shows key information. Anti-roll-back helps on slopes. Regenerative braking recovers energy. Climate control comes as an option. Mast damping smooths the ride. A familiar diesel-style layout eases the switch for operators.
Safety tech starts with Hyundai’s Operator Presence Sensing System. Pedestrian detection comes as an option. Load sensing is optional too. Blue Spot and Red Zone lighting warn those nearby. Auto hold and auto parking add control. Speed limiting helps keep things steady. The high-voltage cables use a safety-focused design. A manual service disconnect isolates the high voltage during maintenance.
Hyundai is also looking at the warehouse of the future. Automation moves step by step. There is still a long way to go. Even so, it can ease the operator’s day. It can take on narrow-aisle work that tires crews fast. It can handle repetitive runs that wear people down. Operators then focus on the work that matters. AGVs follow behind to lift throughput.
Lithium-ion brings long life and a better total cost of ownership. Hyundai’s lithium forklift batteries handle 3,500+ cycles. They carry up to a 10-year design life. Stable energy keeps output steady. That can lower driver fatigue. Lower fatigue tends to support better performance. It can also help operations cope with driver shortages.
The batteries need no maintenance. You skip the watering and the acid handling. You skip corrosion checks and battery swaps. Operators spend that time on real work instead.
Fast charging and opportunity charging take around 2 hours. After that the truck can run up to 11 hours. Hyundai says the voltage holds through the shift. That opens the door to true multi-shift use. A half-charged truck no longer slows the job. Hyundai also shaped the design around longer and easier shifts. Safety sits at the centre of that design.
CeMAT Australia 2026 runs from 23 to 25 June 2026. It takes place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). The address is 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC 3006. CeMAT is Australia’s leading trade show for intralogistics. It also covers robotics and automation. Warehousing and supply chain management feature as well. Materials handling rounds out the program. Hannover Fairs Australia organises the event.
This is more than a launch. Zero-emission high-voltage handling marks a real step for Australian sites. It points toward cleaner and quieter operations. It points toward more productive ones too. At Stand O41 you can watch that future at work.
You will find Hyundai Material Handling at Stand O41. The show is CeMAT Australia 2026 at MCEC Melbourne. It runs from 23 to 25 June 2026. Stand O41 shows the new B-X Series electric forklift. It also shows AGV and automation solutions. You can see the battery technology in person too.
The B-X Series is Hyundai’s new high-voltage electric forklift range. It brings 309 to 348V lithium-ion power to heavy work. Diesel forklifts used to handle that work. The range covers 4.0 to 9.0 tonne capacities. Hyundai plans 10 to 13t and 16 to 18t models for 2026. It uses LFP battery technology. It carries IP67 and IP69K protection. A manual service disconnect isolates the high voltage during maintenance. The B-X Series also won the 2025 Product of the Year award. The category was lift trucks and accessories. The honour came from Material Handling Product News and Material Handling 24/7.
Yes. CeMAT Australia is free to attend. You can explore the expo floor at no cost. Live product demos are free as well. So is the Knowledge Theatre. You do need to register in advance for entry.
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