On Wednesday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, Maynards Industries will conduct an online webcast auction of substantially all manufacturing assets of Bollinger Motors, including late-model equipment and a fleet of recently produced electric trucks. The sale spans facilities in Oak Park, Mich., and Tunica, Miss., and includes machinery and systems that, until recently, were intended to support scaled production of battery-electric commercial vehicles.
The offering is notable both for its breadth and for the recency of the equipment. Among the assets are battery testing and validation systems, EV charging and diagnostic infrastructure, vehicle lifts, alignment and balancing systems, and a range of toolroom and plant support machinery. Also included are 20 Bollinger B4 Class 4 all-electric trucks from the 2025 model year, along with a newly built 2025 electric delivery truck and additional vehicles, inventory and shop equipment.
For potential buyers — from contract manufacturers to fleet operators — the sale represents an opportunity to bypass the long lead times that have become a hallmark of industrial procurement in the EV era. “These assets offer immediate value,” Robert Levy, president of Maynards Industries, said in a statement, pointing to the equipment’s relatively light use and readiness for redeployment.
The vehicles themselves may hold a particular appeal for fleet operators wary of being stranded with unsupported technology. Unlike some early electric startups that relied heavily on bespoke systems, the Bollinger B4 was designed with a number of commercially available and standardized components — including serviceable chassis elements, braking systems and upfit-friendly body configurations — making maintenance and repair more feasible through conventional service networks. Industry analysts say that while certain proprietary elements, such as battery management software, could pose longer-term challenges, much of the truck’s hardware is expected to remain serviceable with off-the-shelf parts or adaptable replacements.
Founded in 2015 by the entrepreneur Robert Bollinger, Bollinger Motors began as a boutique designer of rugged, all-electric sport utility trucks, including the boxy B1 SUV and B2 pickup, which drew attention for their off-road capability and minimalist design. Early enthusiasm, however, ran up against the capital-intensive realities of automotive manufacturing, and the company pivoted in 2022 toward commercial vehicles, focusing on the development of the Class 4 B4 chassis cab aimed at fleet customers.
That same year, Bollinger Motors was acquired by Mullen Automotive, a move intended to stabilize financing and accelerate production. While the B4 entered limited production and was positioned for last-mile delivery and specialty upfits, the company struggled to achieve meaningful scale in a market increasingly dominated by larger, better-capitalized competitors. The court-ordered sale now underscores the difficulties faced by smaller EV manufacturers attempting to bridge the gap between prototype and profitable production.
Inspection of the Oak Park assets will take place May 11 and 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Equipment in Tunica will be available for inspection by appointment. Further details, including the full catalog and bidder registration, are available through Maynards Industries.