The remaining assets of bankrupt EV startup Bollinger Motors are being sold through an online auction, creating a rare opportunity for buyers to pick up electric commercial trucks and related equipment at potentially low prices. The auction is scheduled for May 13 and includes a wide range of items from the company’s inventory.
According to the source article, Bollinger Motors is being liquidated under court order after suppliers filed lawsuits over unpaid bills. Companies named in the report include Dana, Thyssenkrupp and Wurth Electronics.
The most notable items in the auction are 20 Bollinger B4 electric trucks. Of those, 17 are described as brand-new Class 4 cab-forward chassis trucks, while the remaining three were used as test vehicles by Bollinger.
The test vehicles appear to have some missing parts, based on the auction photos referenced in the source article. However, the nearly unused production chassis could still attract interest from fleets, workshops, collectors or EV specialists looking for commercial electric platforms.
In total, the auction includes 427 lots. The items range from smaller workshop tools such as torque wrenches to higher-value equipment, including a DC fast charger and a high-voltage battery tester.
Bidding reportedly starts at just $1 for each lot. However, buyers will need to account for a 20% buyer’s premium and an additional 6% sales tax, which could significantly affect the final price.
The Bollinger B4 was the company’s last major product before it went out of business. When Bollinger was still operating, the B4 medium-duty electric truck was priced at roughly $160,000, according to the source article.
The 2025 Bollinger B4 uses a 158-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack rated at 800 volts. The battery was supplied by Our Next Energy and installed within Bollinger’s proprietary 40-inch-wide frame, which was manufactured under contract by Metalsa.
Bollinger advertised the B4 with a driving range of 185 miles when equipped with a full battery and carrying a 50% load. Power comes from a Dana-made rear drive unit rated at 323 horsepower.
The truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 15,500 pounds and a payload rating of 7,325 pounds. Charging from a 19.2-kilowatt AC source takes about nine hours, while DC fast charging is supported at up to 110 kW.
The auction could produce strong deals compared with the B4’s original price, especially for buyers who understand commercial EV hardware. However, there is one obvious risk: Bollinger Motors is no longer operating, meaning buyers should not expect normal factory support if the trucks need repairs, parts or software assistance.
For the right buyer, the auction may offer valuable electric truck hardware at a fraction of the original cost. For others, the lack of manufacturer backing could make even a cheap purchase difficult to justify.
