Bollinger Motors
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric vehicles |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Robert Bollinger |
| Headquarters | Oak Park, Michigan , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Robert Bollinger (founder) |
| Products | Electric trucks and vans (B1, B2, B3 Chass-E Cab, B4, B5, B6, Commercial Platform, Deliver-E) |
| Parent | Mullen Automotive (60% controlling interest as of September 2022) |
| Website | bollingermotors |
Bollinger Motors is a U.S.-based electric vehicle company headquartered in Oak Park, Michigan.
History
Established in 2014 in Hobart, New York by entrepreneur Robert Bollinger, the firm set out to create full-size electric off-road vehicles.
In April 2017, Bollinger unveiled a 295lb aluminum frame with a 105-inch wheelbase, engineered for an all-electric sport utility truck. The initial prototype, the three-door B1, was introduced in June 2017, showcasing a rugged, boxy aesthetic reminiscent of classic Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender designs. The company originally targeted a 2019 market release. By August 2017, Bollinger had attracted interest from approximately 6,000 potential customers, although these expressions of interest did not require refundable deposits. To simplify compliance with regulations, the B1 was categorized as a medium-duty Class 3 vehicle (with a GVWR ranging from 10,001 to 14,000 pounds).
In March 2018, the company moved its headquarters from Hobart to Ferndale, Michigan. By September 2019, production-ready versions of the updated B1 and a new four-door pickup model named B2 were presented. Both vehicles utilized the E-Chassis platform, characterized by its symmetrical layout and independent double wishbone suspension on all wheels. In March 2020, Bollinger announced plans to make the E-Chassis available to commercial vehicle upfitters starting in 2021. Production and sales for both the B1 and B2 were planned for that same year. Additionally, renderings of a B2 chassis cab variant with multiple wheelbase options intended for commercial applications were revealed. In August 2020, the company relocated its headquarters once again to Oak Park, Michigan. By late 2020, Bollinger had secured roughly 1,000 preorders for the B1 and B2 models with refundable $1,000 deposits.
Also in August 2020, Bollinger introduced the Deliver-E panel van aimed at package delivery markets spanning Class 2B through Class 5 weight categories. Unlike the trucks built on the E-Chassis platform, the Deliver-E employs a dedicated front-wheel-drive architecture with multiple battery configurations optimized for commercial van operations.
In March 2021, Bollinger renamed the B2 cutaway chassis cab and E-Chassis platforms as the B3 Chass-E Cab and Chass-E respectively. Pricing details were released for rear-wheel drive, dual rear wheel, and all-wheel-drive variants.
By January 2022, Bollinger shifted its strategic focus away from consumer vehicles toward commercial vehicle platforms. Consequently, deposits for the B1 and B2 were refunded. The newly introduced Commercial Platform targets medium-duty Class 3 to Class 6 trucks featuring a rear-driven skateboard chassis with leaf-sprung rear live axle and front double wishbone suspension. This platform is intended for upfitters to customize for uses such as tow trucks, refuse collection vehicles, and buses.
In May 2022, manufacturing responsibilities for both the Commercial Platform trucks and Deliver-E van were assigned to Roush Industries. Later that year in September, renderings of the Commercial Platform-based Bollinger B4 cab-forward Class 4 truck were disclosed.
Also in September 2022, Mullen Automotive acquired a controlling interest of 60% in Bollinger Motors through a $148.2 million transaction, prompting speculation about potential revival of the B1 and B2 models.
In May 2025, following financial disagreements between founder Robert Bollinger and Mullen Automotive, Bollinger Motors was placed into receivership with its assets frozen.
Products
- B1 (indefinitely delayed)
- B2 (indefinitely delayed)
- B3 Chass-E Cab / E-Chassis (discontinued)
- B4 (Class 4 truck)
- B5 (Class 5 truck)
- B6 (Class 6 truck)
- Commercial Platform (medium-duty trucks, Class 3-6, GVWR between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds)
- Deliver-E (medium-duty vans, Class 2b-5, GVWR ranging from 8,501 to 19,500 pounds)