Mullen Automotive, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced that it will advance its US battery production capabilities by purchasing battery line equipment from Nikola Corporation for its Fullerton, California, battery operations.
The Fullerton facility produces next-generation, American-made battery packs, modules, and advanced solid-state polymers, critical to Mullen’s commitment to zero emissions and reducing reliance on key battery components imported from foreign countries.
Recently purchased Nikola assets include:
- A high-volume standard battery chemistry production line
- An electro-dynamic shaker system (vibration table) to be used 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 US manufacturing capabilities in response to demand for American-made battery components and systems. Its plan is to produce its own commercial vehicle battery packs while also opening other industry applications and commercial sales opportunities.otive.
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.
In December 2024, Mullen Automotive submitted a modified plan to the US Department of Energy (DOE) that incorporates its facilities in Mishawaka, Indiana, and Fullerton, California, for American-based battery and pack production. In total, Mullen is seeking $55 million in matching DOE funds to support the US manufacturing capabilities.
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