Mullen Automotive, an electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced that the Company continues to further its U.S. battery production capabilities with the additional purchase of battery line equipment from Nikola Corporation for its Fullerton, California, battery operations. The Fullerton facility is dedicated to producing next-generation, American-made battery packs, modules, and advanced solid-state polymers, which are critical components to the Company’s commitment to zero emissions and to reducing reliance on key battery components imported from foreign countries.
Recently purchased Nikola assets include:
- A high-volume standard battery chemistry production line.
- Electro-dynamic shaker system (vibration table) to be utilized for in-house laboratory testing of battery and overall system components.
Upon installation of the newly purchased equipment, Mullen will have the following battery production lines and testing capabilities in Fullerton:
- Two high-volume standard battery chemistry lines.
- High-precision, low-volume standard battery chemistry R&D line.
- High-precision, low-volume solid-state polymer R&D line.
- Full battery testing laboratory for current and future battery projects.
Mullen is focused on increasing U.S. manufacturing capabilities in response to demand for American-made battery components and systems. The Company's plan is to produce its commercial vehicle battery packs while also opening other industry applications and commercial sales opportunities.
“We continue to execute our plan of transitioning to American-made battery components and we are doing it right here in Southern California,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.
In September 2023, Mullen announced the initial purchase of battery production assets from Romeo Power, a subsidiary of Nikola Corporation, for approximately $3.5 million. The deal included equipment, inventory, and intellectual property for high-volume EV battery pack and module production. On Dec. 17, 2024, Mullen Automotive submitted a modified plan to the U.S. Department of Energy that incorporates its facilities in Mishawaka, Indiana, and Fullerton, California, for U.S.-based battery and pack production. In total, Mullen is seeking $55 million in matching DOE funds to support the U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
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