Mullen Automotive has secured a purchase order for two Class 3 EV trucks from Westland Floral, marking a significant step in commercial electric vehicle adoption. The ordered vehicles, known as the Mullen THREE, were customized by Phenix Truck Bodies in California and delivered through Pritchard Commercial, featuring a tight 38-foot turning diameter, over 5,800 pounds of payload capacity, and easy upfitting capabilities designed for urban last-mile delivery.
The purchase includes California HVIP (Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project) incentives, which can provide up to $45,000 in cash vouchers at vehicle purchase, combined with potential federal incentives of up to $7,500 per vehicle for eligible customers. These incentives significantly reduce the total cost of ownership for businesses transitioning to electric fleets, making sustainable transportation more economically viable.
Mullen Automotive has received both California Air Resource Board (CARB) and EPA certification for the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV cargo van, and the Mullen THREE, a Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, ensuring compliance with strict U.S. safety and emissions standards. The company's growing dealer network now includes seven dealers across key markets in the Midwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, New England, and Mid-Atlantic regions, enhancing sales and service support for commercial customers.
Manufacturing capabilities have expanded with two U.S.-based vehicle plants: a 120,000-square-foot facility in Tunica, Mississippi, which began commercial vehicle production in August 2023, and a 650,000-square-foot plant in Mishawaka, Indiana. The Tunica facility recently received Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) status approval, offering benefits such as deferment of duties owed and elimination of duties on exported vehicles, potentially improving competitive positioning in the global market.
The successful delivery to Westland Floral represents growing acceptance of electric vehicles in the commercial sector as businesses prioritize sustainability and seek to reduce operating costs. This trend could have far-reaching implications for urban air quality, noise pollution reduction, and the overall environmental impact of commercial transportation. As Mullen Automotive continues expanding production capabilities and dealer networks, the company positions itself as a key player in the transition to electric commercial vehicles through innovative design, substantial incentives, and growing infrastructure.
