Workhorse Announces 100-Truck Order for Electric Step Vans from Gateway Fleets
Workhorse Group has received a purchase order for 100 W56 all-electric step vans from Gateway Fleets, a California-based provider of bundled EV and charging solutions for commercial delivery operators.
- 100
- 65%
- 150 miles
What Happened
Workhorse and Kingsburg Truck Center announced the order from Gateway Fleets for 100 W56 step vans. Gateway plans to deploy the vans across its network of electrified sites and is preparing to launch additional locations. The bundled model pairs electric trucks with on-site charging, fleet support, and depot access through flexible financing.
65%
Based on a year-long real-world case study at Gateway's Riverside, California site.
“Even when factoring in electricity costs, we’ve seen fuel cost savings of up to 65 percent on active delivery routes. Vehicles like the W56 are performing reliably in last-mile operations, and through close coordination with partners like Workhorse and Kingsburg Truck Center, we’re delivering a more complete solution for operators.”
- Cargo space: 1,000 cubic feet
- Payload: 10,000 lbs
- Battery: 210 kWh
- Range: 150 miles per charge
Why this matters
This order shows how fleet operators can adopt electric trucks without large upfront costs through leasing and bundled charging infrastructure, reducing fuel expenses and dependence on fossil fuels.
Terms in This Story
- Step van
- A type of commercial van with a step-through design, often used for last-mile delivery.
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer; a company that makes parts or vehicles for other companies to sell.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour; a unit of energy used to measure battery capacity.
- Payload
- The maximum weight a vehicle can carry, including cargo and passengers.
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