DealsApr 30, 2026, 09:07 AM
WKHS Secures 100 W56 Electric Step Van Order from Gateway Fleets
AI Summary
Workhorse Group Inc. announced a purchase order for 100 W56 fully-electric step vans from Gateway Fleets, a California-based provider of bundled EV and charging solutions. Kingsburg Truck Center facilitated the deal, which will see Gateway Fleets deploy the W56 vans across its network, offering them through a lease structure to simplify fleet electrification. The W56 vans offer significant fuel cost savings and are expected to begin deployment in July 2026.
Key Highlights
- Workhorse received a purchase order for 100 W56 fully-electric step vans from Gateway Fleets.
- Gateway Fleets plans to deploy the W56 step vans across its network, expanding access to charging.
- The W56 vans feature 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space, 10,000 lbs payload, and 150 miles range.
- Gateway Fleets reported up to 65% fuel cost savings on active delivery routes in a case study.
- Workhorse's Union City facility can produce over 5,000 vehicles per year.
- Workhorse has delivered over 1,100 vehicles, accumulating more than 20 million real-world miles.
- Deployment of the W56 vehicles is expected to begin in July 2026.