Mullen Automotive announced PowerUP, Mullen’s new mobile EV charging truck that delivers Level 2 and 3 DC fast charging capabilities. PowerUp is ideal for scenarios where such power is not available. This includes roadside assistance as well as emergency response where immediate power is required for recharging electric vehicles or emergency power backup. Further, Mullen will feature PowerUP on its upcoming 2023 “Strikingly Different” EV Tour.
POWERUP
PowerUP will provide Level 2 and Level 3 DC fast charging to power Mullen’s EVs while on the road; it is available now for sale via advance orders. The EV charging truck is based on a Class 5 truck platform, providing up to 150kW of continuous power generation. The vehicle features two Level 3 DC fast chargers (one 120 kW or two 60kW each) as well as four Level 2 chargers (7.2kW each). Additional vehicle details include:
- Class 5 Bi-Fuel: (Gasoline—LP/RLP) cabover chassis
- GVWR: 19,500 lbs
- Wheelbase: 150 inches
- Featuring a 150kW dual fuel (propane/ natural gas) onboard generator
- One 120kW Level 3 DC, 950V fast charger or two 60kW Level 3 DC
- Four 7.2kW Level 2 chargers
- ~150 gallons of total onboard propane storage
“On last year’s tour, we witnessed first-hand how difficult it is to charge vehicles while on the road, especially Level 3 DC fast charging, which is very limited outside of California,” says David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. “As a result, we decided we needed to build a solution to support the 2023 tour and the multiple vehicles featured on tour, including DC fast charging for the Mullen FIVE RS. Moving forward, we will be offering different configurations of the PowerUp mobile charger for immediate sale via advance order based off our own commercial EV truck platforms, making this vehicle available for roadside assistance, emergency response, and management teams. Our PowerUP EV truck can deliver high voltage power in mobile or emergency situations or where power is out or not available for fast charging scenarios.”
THE STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT TOUR
The upcoming tour will commence on August 19, 2023, and continue into November 2023. The tour will cover the East Coast, Midwest, and Northwest before finishing up in California. Initial locations include:
- Austin, Texas: August 20 and 21 at Circuit of Americas
- New Orleans, Louisiana: August 29 and 30 at NOLA Motorsports Park
- Washington DC and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: September 18 and 19 at Dover Motor Speedway
- Las Vegas, Nevada: October 31 and November 1 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Mullen will soon announce additional tour stops on East Coast, Midwest, Northwest and West Coast
Like last year, Mullen FIVE reservation holders and investors will be able to secure a spot on the upcoming tour; however, Mullen anticipates being able to accommodate all interested participants due to more vehicles and tour stops in 2023. Additional locations and details on how to register can be accessed here.
Additionally, a highlight of this year’s tour will be the Mullen FIVE RS. This vehicle is an ultra-high-performance EV that will feature a top speed of over 200 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in just 1.95 seconds. Further, the vehicle will be equipped with 800-volt architecture, all-wheel drive, a two-speed gearbox, and over 1,100 hp. Additional EV vehicles on the tour include the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover as well as the Mullen GT Electric Sports Car, the Mullen ONE Class 1 Commercial EV Cargo Van, the Mullen THREE Commercial Class 3 Electric Truck, and Bollinger B2 Pick Up.
Find out more, visit www.mullenusa.com.
