Mullen Automotive has made several announcements. It introduced POWER BOOST Battery Exchange, Bollinger Class 4 B4 Chassis Cab EPA Certification and sales to Eco Auto.
POWER BOOST Battery Exchange
Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced a vehicle battery exchange program for current Class 1 EV cargo van customers. POWER BOOST is a pioneering battery exchange program enabling existing customers, meeting existing vehicle warranty requirements, the opportunity to upgrade their lithium-ion battery packs to solid-state polymer battery packs, increasing vehicle range potential to over 200 miles.
“We value the investment and confidence that our customers place in our vehicles,” said David Michery, chairman and CEO of Mullen Automotive. “As we hit new milestones, we are committed to sharing our technological advancements with all our early adopters and this battery exchange program will allow customers the opportunity to upgrade to our solid-state pack.”
In February 2024, Mullen announced that it began Class 1 EV cargo van road testing with the integrated solid-state polymer battery pack. Mullen continues to achieve significant milestones in integrating solid-state polymer battery packs into the Mullen ONE, Class 1 cargo van. Recent progress includes the Company identifying lead suppliers for development and components and issued initial purchase orders in support of this pivotal program.
The Mullen ONE, Class 1 EV cargo van equipped with the solid-state polymer pack is scheduled for production in the second half of 2025. The solid-state polymer battery pack is expected to extend the range of the Mullen ONE from 110 miles to over 200 miles.
Bollinger Cert from EPA for Class 4 B4
Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced it has received its Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Class 4 B4 Chassis Cab. The Certificate of Conformity attainment is another important milestone for Bollinger Motors as it moves closer to delivering initial vehicles to customers.
Bollinger Motors plans to launch the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab in the second half of 2024. The Certificate of Conformity certifies that the Bollinger B4 conforms to EPA emissions requirements. While the Bollinger B4 is an all-electric, zero-emssions vehicle, the certification is still an important requirement for any manufacturer to begin selling vehicles in the United States.
“This is a huge step for us in becoming the leader in all-electric commercial trucks,” said Robert Bollinger, founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors. “We are proud that the Bollinger B4 is engineered and assembled right here in Michigan with 70% American-made content.”
The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, battery-electric, zero-emissions Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input. Bollinger’s unique chassis design protects the 800V battery and components to offer unparalleled safety, flexibility, and performance in the commercial market. Bollinger Motors recently qualified for federal clean-vehicle purchasing incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides $40,000 in refundable tax credits per truck.
The announcement follows a series of Bollinger Motors’ milestones in recent months, including: an 80-vehicle sale to Momentum Groups, a 50-vehicle sale to EnviroCharge, the addition of Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Auto Group as dealers and service centers; Our Next Energy in Novi, Mich. to supply battery packs; Roush Industries in Livonia, Mich. to manage vehicle assembly operations; Syncron as its warranty administration partner; and Amerit Fleet Solutions as its mobile service provider.
First Sale in Mass to Eco Atuo
– Mullen Automotive, Inc. (announced the first sale of its Mullen Commercial electric vehicles in Massachusetts through its new dealer partner, Eco Auto. The initial delivery will go to a Massachusetts-based company offering custom home building, home renovations and maintenance, property management and painting services.
The Company announced the addition of zero-emissions commercial vehicle dealership, Eco Auto, earlier this month. Headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Eco Auto is a national franchise of automotive dealerships with a core focus of making EVs accessible to all. Eco Auto offers a comprehensive electric vehicle experience for customers by providing affordable EVs, hybrid models, advanced charging stations, and expert EV service in state-of-the-art facilities.
“Eco Auto is excited to launch our partnership with Mullen,“ said Al Salas, president of Eco Autos. “We believe Mullen EVs help lower the barrier to entry to commercial electrification.”
“We are thrilled to announce the first Mullen Commercial EV sale in Massachusetts with our valued partner, Eco Auto,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. “We are confident that our commercial EVs will be a game-changer for businesses looking to electrify in Massachusetts, offering them a reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation solution.”
Mullen’s commercial EV lineup includes the Mullen ONE, Class 1 EV cargo van, and the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, purpose-built to meet the demands of urban last-mile delivery. Both vehicles are available for sale and in full compliance with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) certifications denoting strict adherence to clean air emissions standards.
Earlier this month, the Mullen THREE qualified for a $15,000 incentive through the State of Massachusetts MOR-EV program. Massachusetts is a CARB-approved state with a similar program to California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emissions Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”), which in April approved the Mullen THREE for a $45,000 HVIP cash rebate voucher at time of vehicle purchase.