Troy-based EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has announced Eco Auto, an EV dealer covering the Northeast U.S., ordered 130 Class 1 EV cargo vans and 50 Class 3 EV trucks for an estimated value of $7.7 million.
The agreement will expand to cover national fleet opportunities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont to meet the growing demand for commercial EVs.
Headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass., Eco Auto is a national franchise of automotive dealerships with a core focus of making EVs accessible to all. Eco Auto offers a comprehensive electric vehicle experience for customers by providing affordable EVs, hybrid models, advanced charging stations, and expert EV service in state-of-the-art facilities.
“Mullen’s offerings are unique in the marketplace and they fill a void for businesses of all sizes that are looking for inexpensive, sustainable solutions for their short-distance delivery needs,” says Al Salas, CEO of Eco Auto.
“We are getting strong market response to the Mullen product line, in line with our corporate growth, and are committed to representing the Mullen EVs.”
David Michery, chairman and CEO of Mullen Automotive, says, “Our commercial EVs are extremely versatile for use across multiple sectors. This order and the expansion of Eco Auto to meet demand demonstrates that Mullen EVs are the preferred choice for fleet operators across the nation seeking sustainable transportation solutions.”
Mullen announced the addition of Eco Auto as its fifth dealer partner in June 2024, focused on the New England area. Mullen’s commercial EV lineup includes the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV cargo van; and the Mullen THREE, a Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, purpose-built to meet the demands of urban last-mile delivery.
Both vehicles are available for sale and in full compliance with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) certifications denoting strict adherence to clean air emissions standards.
The Mullen THREE recently was qualified for a $15,000 incentive through the state of Massachusetts MOR-EV program and a $45,000 cash rebate voucher through the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP). The Mullen ONE is also eligible for a $3,500 MOR-EV incentive in Massachusetts.
