Mullen Announces New Commercial EV Fleet Order for Europe
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) announced a new purchase order for 40 Mullen-GO urban delivery vehicles from Switzerland-based Antidoto SA, valued at approximately $440,000 USD. The initial order is part of a larger plan, with projected orders reaching at least 180 units by 2025. The Mullen-GO vehicles are designed for urban commercial delivery and are EU standard homologated, catering to the growing demand for zero-emission vehicles in Europe. Antidoto SA, which specializes in on-demand food delivery solutions, will start using these vehicles in Switzerland, with plans for expansion into other parts of Europe. This partnership aims to enhance Antidoto SA’s delivery capabilities while supporting Mullen’s expansion in the European market.
- New purchase order for 40 Mullen-GO vehicles valued at $440,000 USD.
- Projected minimum order of 180 units for 2025.
- Expansion into the European market, beginning with Switzerland.
- Mullen-GO vehicles are EU standard homologated and ready for sale.
- Demand for zero-emission urban delivery vehicles is growing, benefiting Mullen.
- Initial order size is relatively small at only 40 vehicles.
- Future orders are based on projections and not guaranteed.
- High competition in the urban delivery EV market in Europe.
- Expansion dependent on successful integration and performance in Switzerland first.
Insights
Mullen Automotive's new purchase order with Antidoto SA is a meaningful development for the company, reflecting a direct revenue impact of approximately
From a financial standpoint, the anticipated total order value (~
Delivering EVs tailored for niche markets like on-demand food delivery in Europe demonstrates Mullen's ability to identify and exploit specific market needs. Europe’s stringent environmental regulations and urban logistics challenges make the Mullen-GO a well-suited product for this market. The partnership with Antidoto SA—an established player with a specialized product—could facilitate faster market penetration and brand establishment.
This move also aligns with broader EV adoption trends in Europe, presenting a significant growth opportunity. Given the EU’s regulatory push for zero-emission vehicles, Mullen's early market entry may build competitive advantage and brand loyalty among commercial fleet operators.
One key aspect to consider is the compliance and regulatory certification mentioned in the announcement. The Mullen-GO being EU standard homologated and certified is a important detail, ensuring that the vehicles meet stringent European safety and environmental standards. This compliance not only enables immediate market entry but also reduces potential legal risks and delays.
Ensuring ongoing compliance with evolving EU regulations will be critical for sustained market presence. Investors should watch for any regulatory changes that might impact Mullen’s operational costs or market strategy over time.
Commercial food delivery upfitter submits purchase order for 40 all-electric Mullen-GO urban delivery vehicles
Initial purchase order valued at approximately
BREA, Calif., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today a new European purchase order (“PO”) for 40 Mullen-GO urban delivery vehicles with Switzerland-based Antidoto SA, a commercial upfitter whose key focus is on-demand food delivery companies. The initial PO is valued at
Antidoto SA specializes in the design and sale of pizza ovens for delivery vehicles and installs warming ovens in various types of vehicles. The company currently produces around 500 ovens per year, which are integrated and sold with a specific vehicle. Antidoto SA will initially order 40 Mullen-GO vehicles for 2024 and projects a minimum order of 180 units for 2025 to meet anticipated growing demand for zero emission EVs. The vehicles will initially be deployed in Switzerland with planned expansion into other parts of Europe.
“We strongly believe that a collaboration with Mullen could not only meet our current needs, but also boost our production capacity by offering an electric vehicle to our customers,” said Milijana Miletic, Director of Antidoto SA.
“As part of our global expansion, we are looking at all segments of urban delivery opportunities, including hot and cold on-demand delivery, which is perfectly suited for the Mullen-GO,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.
The Mullen-GO is the Company’s urban commercial electric delivery vehicle, which is designed to bridge the gap between the growing demand for quick deliveries and space constraints in dense cities throughout Europe. The commercial EV’s compact design allows it to easily handle the stop/go and weave in/out typical of narrow urban European streets, getting to the customer's door faster, all while decreasing pollution and congestion levels. The Mullen-GO is EU standard homologated, certified, and ready for European sale.
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. In September 2023, Mullen received IRS approval for federal EV tax credits on its commercial vehicles with a Qualified Manufacturer designation that offers eligible customers up to
To learn more about the Company, visit www.MullenUSA.com.
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