Bollinger and EO Partner to Provide Fleet Electrification Solutions

Bollinger and EO Partner to Provide Fleet Electrification Solutions

Bollinger Motors, a U.S.-based company headquartered in Oak Park, Michigan, has announced a strategic partnership with EO Charging, a global pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for depot-based fleets, which will provide comprehensive electrification solutions for Bollinger Motors' commercial fleet customers.

Through this partnership, Bollinger Motors and its national dealer network will provide customers access to EO Charging's comprehensive electrification solutions. EO Charging will deliver its full charge assurance solution—including charger installation, a complete tech stack, and 24/7 support—to ensure >99% uptime. EO Charging has demonstrated its capabilities through more than 50 million charging sessions delivered via their EO Cloud solution, with over 100,000 charging units deployed globally across 1,700+ charging sites.

"Electrifying a commercial fleet can feel like a daunting challenge, with many unknowns in infrastructure, scalability, and cost. Our partnership with EO Charging eliminates those uncertainties by giving fleet managers access to the expertise, equipment, and end-to-end solutions needed to make electrification seamless and efficient," said Jim Connelly, chief revenue officer of Bollinger Motors. "By combining the Bollinger B4 with EO Charging's proven infrastructure, we're ensuring businesses of any size can transition with confidence, knowing they have the support of industry leaders trusted by global brands like DHL, Amazon, UPS, and Microsoft."

EO Charging's full-service approach includes planning, development, and construction of charging infrastructure, along with state-of-the-art charging hardware and sophisticated management software solutions. This end-to-end support ensures fleet managers can add electric trucks while optimizing their operations. The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is fully compatible with all applicable EO Charging hardware.

"At EO Charging, we are committed to delivering smart, scalable, and cost-effective charging solutions that enable fleet operators to transition to electric vehicles with confidence," said John Walsh, president & chief commercial officer of EO Charging. "Partnering with Bollinger Motors allows us to extend our proven charging infrastructure to support the deployment of the Bollinger B4 in North America, ensuring fleet managers have access to seamless and efficient electrification solutions. Together, we are driving the future of commercial fleet sustainability and efficiency."

The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input. Bollinger's unique chassis design protects the 158-kwh battery pack and components to offer unparalleled capability and safety in the commercial market. The company began delivering Bollinger B4 vehicles to customers in October.

Bollinger Motors has passed numerous milestones in the past several months, including:

  • Its production launch on Sept. 16;
  • Regulatory achievements including FMVSS compliance, receiving the Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency, and CARB certification;
  • The addition of Affinity Truck Center, Anderson Motors, Broadway Ford Truck Centers, Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and TEC Equipment as dealers and service centers;
  • Working with Next Energy in Novi, Michigan, to supply battery packs;
  • Providing a full warranty coverage of the B4 chassis cab; and,
  • Announcing Syncron as its warranty administration partner and Amerit Fleet Solutions as its mobile service provider.

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