Mullen Automotive Adds Full-Service Dealer to EV Network

Mullen Automotive, Inc., an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today the addition of premier full-service dealer, Papé Kenworth, to its commercial EV dealer network. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Papé Kenworth becomes Mullen’s seventh franchise dealer partner expanding fleet opportunities for the Company’s full line of commercial EVs. Papé Group, which includes Papé Kenworth, consists of five operating companies with more than 150 locations in nine states and more than 1,500 technicians.

With more than 30 locations, Papé Kenworth is the West's full-service Kenworth truck dealer, offering an extensive parts inventory and reliable service departments and trucking equipment solutions that help its customers meet their operational needs and uptime standards. To continue this partnership with customers now facing adapting to evolving regulations, Kenworth provides zero-emissions trucks for many applications.

The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of commercial EVs across the region by combining Mullen’s commercial EV lineup with Papé Kenworth’s dealership network.

The partnership also aligns with Mullen’s commitment to providing widespread access to its innovative EVs and Papé Kenworth’s dedication to offering a variety of transportation solutions to meet all of its customers’ needs. With a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and a vast network across the West, Papé Kenworth will play a crucial role in introducing Mullen’s commercial EVs to a broader market.

"We are excited to welcome Mullen to our commercial EV lineup. This addition allows us to not only meet our customers' needs and maintain their uptime standards, but also to be a partner with our customers as they adapt to changing regulations," said Dave Laird, Papé Kenworth president in a press release.

“Papé Kenworth is a hallmark dealer and distributor with unmatched and deep experience in supporting the nation’s fleet to meet its equipment and logistics needs,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. “Their extensive reach and expertise in the commercial vehicle industry will play a crucial role in introducing Mullen’s commercial EVs to a broader market.”