Bollinger Innovations (NASDAQ: BINI), an electric vehicle manufacturer, has expanded its commercial dealer network through new partnerships with Ziegler Truck Group LLC and Range Truck Group LLC. The expansion brings Bollinger Motors' electric vehicle sales and service capabilities to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Washington, significantly increasing the company's market presence in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest regions.
Both dealer organizations will offer the Bollinger B4 all-electric Class 4 chassis cab, along with the Mullen ONE Class 1 cargo van and Mullen THREE Class 3 chassis cab truck. These vehicles will be rebranded as Bollinger Motors products in future model years, consolidating the company's brand identity across its commercial electric vehicle lineup. The partnership represents a strategic move to strengthen Bollinger's position in the growing commercial electric vehicle market.
Company executives from both Bollinger and Ziegler emphasized the significance of this partnership in advancing sustainable fleet transportation solutions. The collaboration focuses on providing customized e-mobility solutions tailored to the specific needs of commercial fleet operators in the newly covered regions. This expansion supports the broader transition toward electric commercial vehicles, addressing increasing demand for zero-emission transportation options.
Bollinger Innovations operates a U.S.-based vehicle manufacturing facility located in Tunica, Mississippi, where it produces the next generation of commercial electric vehicles. The company's current commercial dealer network now comprises seven dealers, including Papé Kenworth, Pritchard EV, National Auto Fleet Group, Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group, and Randy Marion Auto Group. This network provides comprehensive sales and service coverage across key markets including the West Coast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, New England, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Bollinger Motors, headquartered in Oak Park, Michigan, has achieved several significant milestones, including the production launch of its B4 Class 4 electric truck on September 16, 2024. The company has developed a world-class dealer network with over 50 locations across the United States, ensuring robust sales and service support for its growing customer base. Additional information about Bollinger Innovations is available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BINI.
The expansion into these new markets through established truck group partnerships demonstrates the accelerating adoption of electric commercial vehicles and the increasing infrastructure support for fleet electrification. This development contributes to the broader automotive industry's shift toward sustainable transportation solutions while providing commercial operators with more accessible electric vehicle options and support services.
