Bollinger Motors’ assets and 20 B4 Class 4 trucks go to auction May 13

Bollinger Motors is set to auction off its manufacturing assets and a fleet of electric trucks on May 13, with the sale conducted via webcast by Maynards Industries. The auction will feature equipment from two locations, Oak Park, Michigan, and Tunica, Mississippi, including 20 units of the 2025 Bollinger B4 Class 4 all-electric trucks and a 2025 electric delivery vehicle. This sale represents the liquidation of assets from what was once an active electric vehicle manufacturing operation. Included in the auction are a range of production and support equipment vital to EV manufacturing and testing. Prospective buyers can expect to find battery testing and validation systems, EV charging and testing infrastructure, vehicle lifts, alignment and balancing machinery, as well as toolroom and plant support assets. The Oak Park site will be open for inspection on May 11 and 12, while the Tunica location is available for viewing by appointment, allowing interested parties to assess the equipment ahead of the auction. Bollinger Motors had been focusing on the development of the B4, a Class 4 electric truck designed primarily for commercial fleet use, such as beverage delivery services. The auction presents a unique chance for buyers to acquire production-ready B4 trucks alongside the manufacturing infrastructure, which could be of significant interest to companies looking to expand their electric vehicle capabilities or enter the commercial EV market. The sale highlights the challenges faced by emerging electric vehicle manufacturers in sustaining production and operations amid a competitive and capital-intensive market. For industry observers and potential investors, the auction may signal opportunities to acquire valuable assets at potentially reduced costs, while also reflecting the broader difficulties in scaling electric commercial vehicle production. The outcome of this auction could influence the availability and development of Class 4 electric trucks in the near term.