Mullen Automotive, Inc., an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Brea, California, recently made waves with a newsworthy acquisition. They will now accept cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and the $TRUMP meme coin, as payment for their Mullen and Bollinger commercial electric vehicles. This effort is intended to increase access for customers seeking to buy commercial EVs. As the centerpiece of the company’s commercial EV lineup, the Mullen ONE is a Class 1 EV cargo van. It features the Mullen THREE, a powerful Class 3 commercial level EV cab chassis truck.
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) and EPA have certified the Mullen ONE and Mullen THREE. They’re now commercially available in the U.S. Mullen’s fleet vehicles meet the stringent U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as well as Environmental Protection Agency and CARB certifications.
"The increasing acceptance of cryptocurrency as a form of payment expands Mullen’s ability to deliver its product to a broader audience at the commercial and consumer levels." - David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.
Its commercial dealer network already consists of seven dealers, giving it sales and service coverage across all of its key markets. These markets are the West Coast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, New England and Mid-Atlantic.
The Mullen ONE has a range of 185 miles, a turning radius of 46 feet and a payload capacity of 7,325 pounds. Designed specifically for the rigors of urban last-mile delivery, the Mullen THREE is combat-tested for today’s 24/7 logistics.
Meanwhile, Bollinger Motors—which is majority-owned by country-chic EV maker Mullen Automotive—presents the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab. This Class 4 all-electric commercial truck is built from the ground up with feedback from fleets and upfitters. Bollinger’s patented Quad-Bend chassis design protects the 158-kWh battery pack and all its components. This cutting-edge design enhances capability, maneuverability and safety for commercial applications.
Mullen started up commercial vehicle assembly in Tunica in August 2023. The company isn’t satisfied with just carving out a niche, though—with the acceptance of cryptocurrency as payment, they’re continuing to grow their market presence.
It is important to note that Mullen's ability to obtain additional financing in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms is a risk factor that may affect the company's plans and expectations. So intellectual property protection is critical to Mullen’s business operations.
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