The breakup of Bollinger Motors is about to get very real in Metro Detroit, as a court-ordered online auction is set to unload most of the once-hyped EV startup’s remaining manufacturing gear, along with a fleet of B4 electric trucks, on Wednesday. The sale covers property staged in Oak Park, Michigan, and Tunica, Mississippi, and marks the latest step in winding down the Detroit-area company amid ongoing legal battles and asset seizures.
Webcast auction and timeline
According to a press release from PR Newswire, Maynards Industries will run a court-ordered webcast auction at 10 a.m. ET on May 13 that includes assets in both Oak Park and Tunica. Maynards president Robert Levy called it “a unique opportunity to acquire exceptionally high-quality and lightly used EV manufacturing equipment,” according to the release.
What’s in the catalog
The Maynards auction listing lays out a broad spread of production tools and technology, including battery testing and validation systems, EV charging and testing infrastructure, vehicle lifts, alignment rigs, tooling, and shop machinery. The catalog also includes inventory and up to 20 2025-model Bollinger B4 Class 4 trucks. On-site inspections are scheduled for May 11–12, and bidders can access the catalog and register through Maynards’ auction page. The package covers what the receiver says is located in Oak Park and at a Tunica, Miss., facility.
How the sale came about
The auction stems from an Ohio court order that put Bollinger back into receivership after a supplier lawsuit, according to reporting in The Detroit News. A judge appointed a receiver following a complaint from a parts supplier seeking millions, and that receiver has since been handling, seizing, and marketing assets in an effort to satisfy creditor claims. Earlier moves to liquidate assets left dozens of trucks and shop equipment inside the receivership estate.
Founder reacquisition and creditor objections
In March, an article republished by ArcaMax reported that founder Robert Bollinger bought back certain prototypes, core intellectual property, and equipment for roughly $248,300. He told the paper he was “relieved that this is back in my hands.” Some creditors objected to the deal, arguing in court filings that the price looked low compared with list prices for the trucks and other assets.
What this means for Metro Detroit
Local manufacturers, fleet operators, and equipment buyers are expected to keep a close eye on the webcast, since the sale could scatter EV production tooling and testing systems into other Michigan shops or to buyers across the country. The court-ordered auction was first highlighted in local business coverage of the startup’s collapse, as reported by Crain's Detroit Business.
How to follow the sale
Interested bidders can review lots and register through Maynards’ auction page, with on-site inspections set for May 11–12 and bidding scheduled to close May 13. The webcast and catalog provide a lot of details and removal logistics, and the receiver will distribute proceeds to creditors under court direction.
