Mullen Announces Commercial EV Order from Global Expert Shipping in Los Angeles
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) has secured a commercial EV order from Global Expert Shipping, a freight forwarding company based in Glendale, California. The initial order includes the Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van for maintenance and material transport tasks, with additional orders anticipated.
The order will be fulfilled through Mullen's dealer partner, Pritchard Automotive. Global Expert, which specializes in international shipments between the U.S. and Armenia, aims to reduce its carbon footprint through this EV fleet integration.
Mullen's commercial lineup features the Class 1 Mullen ONE cargo van and Class 3 Mullen THREE cab chassis truck, both designed for urban last-mile applications. These vehicles comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, EPA requirements, and CARB certifications.
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) ha ricevuto un ordine commerciale per veicoli elettrici da Global Expert Shipping, una compagnia di spedizioni con sede a Glendale, California. L'ordine iniziale include il furgone elettrico Mullen ONE Class 1 per compiti di manutenzione e trasporto di materiali, con ulteriori ordini previsti.
L'ordine sarà evaso attraverso il partner concessionario di Mullen, Pritchard Automotive. Global Expert, che si specializza in spedizioni internazionali tra gli Stati Uniti e l'Armenia, mira a ridurre la propria impronta di carbonio attraverso l'integrazione di questa flotta di veicoli elettrici.
La gamma commerciale di Mullen comprende il furgone Mullen ONE Class 1 e il camion con telaio Mullen THREE Class 3, entrambi progettati per applicazioni urbane dell'ultimo miglio. Questi veicoli sono conformi agli standard di sicurezza dei veicoli a motore federali degli Stati Uniti, ai requisiti EPA e alle certificazioni CARB.
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) ha conseguido un pedido comercial de vehículos eléctricos de Global Expert Shipping, una empresa de transporte con sede en Glendale, California. El pedido inicial incluye la furgoneta eléctrica Mullen ONE Class 1 para tareas de mantenimiento y transporte de materiales, con pedidos adicionales anticipados.
El pedido se cumplirá a través del socio distribuidor de Mullen, Pritchard Automotive. Global Expert, que se especializa en envíos internacionales entre EE.UU. y Armenia, busca reducir su huella de carbono mediante esta integración de flota de vehículos eléctricos.
La línea comercial de Mullen incluye la furgoneta Mullen ONE Class 1 y el camión chasis Mullen THREE Class 3, ambos diseñados para aplicaciones urbanas de última milla. Estos vehículos cumplen con los estándares de seguridad de vehículos de motor de EE.UU., los requisitos de la EPA y las certificaciones CARB.
멀렌 오토모티브 (NASDAQ: MULN)는 캘리포니아 글렌데일에 본사를 둔 화물 운송 회사인 글로벌 익스퍼트 배송으로부터 상업용 전기차 주문을 확보했습니다. 초기 주문에는 유지보수 및 자재 운송 작업을 위한 멀렌 ONE 클래스 1 전기 화물 밴이 포함되어 있으며, 추가 주문이 예상됩니다.
주문은 멀렌의 딜러 파트너인 프리차드 오토모티브를 통해 이행될 것입니다. 국제 배송을 전문으로 하는 글로벌 익스퍼트는 이 전기차 플릿 통합을 통해 탄소 발자국을 줄이는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
멀렌의 상업용 라인업에는 도시의 마지막 마일 애플리케이션을 위해 설계된 클래스 1 멀렌 ONE 화물 밴과 클래스 3 멀렌 THREE 캡 섀시 트럭이 포함됩니다. 이 차량들은 미국 연방 자동차 안전 기준, EPA 요구 사항 및 CARB 인증을 준수합니다.
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) a obtenu une commande commerciale de véhicules électriques de la part de Global Expert Shipping, une entreprise de transport basée à Glendale, Californie. La commande initiale comprend le fourgon électrique Mullen ONE Classe 1 pour des tâches de maintenance et de transport de matériel, avec des commandes supplémentaires anticipées.
La commande sera exécutée par le partenaire concessionnaire de Mullen, Pritchard Automotive. Global Expert, qui se spécialise dans les expéditions internationales entre les États-Unis et l'Arménie, vise à réduire son empreinte carbone grâce à cette intégration de flotte de véhicules électriques.
La gamme commerciale de Mullen comprend le fourgon Mullen ONE Classe 1 et le camion châssis Mullen THREE Classe 3, tous deux conçus pour des applications urbaines de dernier kilomètre. Ces véhicules respectent les normes de sécurité des véhicules à moteur fédéraux des États-Unis, les exigences de l'EPA et les certifications CARB.
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) hat eine kommerzielle Bestellung für Elektrofahrzeuge von Global Expert Shipping, einem Frachtunternehmen mit Sitz in Glendale, Kalifornien, erhalten. Die erste Bestellung umfasst den Mullen ONE Klasse 1 Elektro-Lieferwagen für Wartungs- und Materialtransportaufgaben, mit weiteren Bestellungen, die erwartet werden.
Die Bestellung wird über Mullen's Händlerpartner, Pritchard Automotive, erfüllt. Global Expert, das auf internationale Sendungen zwischen den USA und Armenien spezialisiert ist, strebt an, seinen CO2-Fußabdruck durch die Integration dieser Elektrofahrzeugflotte zu reduzieren.
Die kommerzielle Produktpalette von Mullen umfasst den Mullen ONE Klasse 1 Lieferwagen und den Mullen THREE Klasse 3 Fahrgestell-Lkw, die beide für städtische Anwendungen der letzten Meile konzipiert sind. Diese Fahrzeuge entsprechen den US-amerikanischen Bundesverkehrssicherheitsstandards, den EPA-Anforderungen und den CARB-Zertifizierungen.
- Secured new commercial EV order with promise of additional orders to follow
- Established partnership with national dealer Pritchard Automotive for distribution
- Products fully compliant with federal safety and environmental standards
- Initial order to single vehicle
- Specific order value not disclosed
Insights
Mullen's announcement of a commercial EV order represents tangible sales traction for a company that needs to demonstrate commercial viability. While the initial order involves just one Mullen ONE vehicle, the key phrase "additional orders to follow" suggests potential recurring revenue, though without specific quantities or timeframes.
The deal with Global Expert Shipping validates Mullen's product-market fit in the last-mile delivery segment, where operational cost efficiency is crucial. The mention of "significant total cost of ownership (TCO) savings" points to a compelling economic proposition, though specific financial metrics are absent.
From an investor perspective, this represents incremental progress in Mullen's commercialization journey, but the scope of the initial order (one vehicle) means minimal immediate financial impact for a company with a
Full regulatory compliance (FMVSS, EPA, CARB) removes potential barriers to adoption, particularly in strict emissions markets like California. However, without disclosure of order value, delivery timeline, or firm commitments on follow-up orders, this announcement yields insufficient data to project material revenue impact.
This order marks a critical milestone in Mullen's transition from development to commercialization in the competitive EV market. The selection by a freight forwarding company highlights the Mullen ONE's suitability for logistics applications—a strategic market segment with predictable routes and operational patterns ideal for current EV range capabilities.
The choice of the Class 1 cargo van aligns perfectly with Global Expert's stated use case for maintenance and material transport. These lighter-duty applications represent the low-hanging fruit in commercial EV adoption, where range anxiety and charging infrastructure limitations are less problematic than in long-haul operations.
Mullen's dual-vehicle strategy (Class 1 ONE and Class 3 THREE) targets the urban last-mile delivery segment—currently experiencing rapid electrification due to favorable economics and regulatory pressures. The mention that Global Expert is "adding both Mullen's commercial EVs to its fleet" suggests the company may also purchase the larger THREE model in future orders.
The dealer fulfillment approach through Pritchard Automotive demonstrates Mullen's leverage of established distribution networks rather than building expensive direct sales infrastructure. This capital-efficient model could accelerate market penetration if the company can secure sufficient production volume to meet potential demand scaling beyond these initial orders.
Initial order includes Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van for maintenance and material transport tasks with additional orders to follow
Global Expert is a licensed freight forwarding company providing shipping solutions between the US and Armenia to worldwide destinations
BREA, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces a sale of the all-electric Mullen ONE Class 1 cargo van to Global Expert Shipping (“Global Expert”) located in Glendale, California, with additional orders to follow. The vehicle order will be fulfilled by Mullen’s nationally known EV dealer partner, Pritchard Automotive.
Global Expert is an international, licensed freight forwarding company, based in Glendale, California, with a focus on international shipments between the U.S. and Armenia and beyond. Global Expert is adding both Mullen’s commercial EVs to its fleet, strategically chosen to address their specific transportation needs.
By incorporating the Mullen ONE, Global Export can significantly reduce its carbon footprint while meeting the company’s unique operational needs.
“We are always proud to support local logistic freight companies with their efforts to reduce environmental impact and create a more sustainable future," said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. “Our commercial EVs not only meet the specific needs of shipping companies like Global Expert but also offer significant total cost of ownership (TCO) savings.”
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 applications. 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.
About Global Export Shipping
Global Export Shipping is a licensed freight forwarding company providing various kinds of international shipping services from the USA and Armenia to worldwide destinations. The company focuses on sea and air shipping of business and personal cargo, cars, furniture and parcel boxes. Door to door international parcel shipping from the USA to Armenia and other countries as well as from Armenia to the USA.
To learn more about Global Export Shipping, visit www.GEScargo.com.
About Mullen
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) is a Southern California-based automotive company building the next generation of commercial electric vehicles (“EVs”) with two United States-based vehicle plants located in Tunica, Mississippi, (120,000 square feet) and Mishawaka, Indiana (650,000 square feet). In August 2023, Mullen began commercial vehicle production in Tunica. As of January 2024, both the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV cargo van, and Mullen THREE, a Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, are California Air Resource Board (“CARB”) and EPA certified and available for sale in the U.S. The Company’s commercial dealer network consists of seven dealers, which includes Papé Kenworth, Pritchard EV, National Auto Fleet Group, Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group, Eco Auto, and Randy Marion Auto Group, providing sales and service coverage in key West Coast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, New England, and Mid-Atlantic markets.
On Sept. 7, 2022, Bollinger Motors, of Oak Park, Michigan, became a majority-owned EV truck company of Mullen Automotive. Bollinger Motors has passed numerous milestones including its B4, Class 4 electric truck production launch on Sept. 16, 2024, and the development of a world-class dealer and service network with over 50 locations across the United States.
To learn more about the Company, visit www.MullenUSA.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of Mullen and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to timing of delivery of the Global Expert Shipping order, whether any additional vehicles will be ordered by Global Expert and how long local and federal governmental incentives for electric vehicles will be available. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed by Mullen with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mullen anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions and expectations to change. Mullen assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Mullen’s plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.
Contact:
Mullen Automotive, Inc.
+1 (714) 613-1900
www.MullenUSA.com
Corporate Communications
IBN
Austin, Texas
www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com
512.354.7000 Office
Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com
FAQ
What type of EV did Global Expert Shipping order from Mullen (MULN)?
Which dealer will fulfill Global Expert's MULN vehicle order?
What commercial EV models does Mullen (MULN) currently offer?
What certifications do Mullen's (MULN) commercial EVs comply with?
