Workhorse Group, a North American OEM and provider of all-electric trucks, step vans, shuttles and buses, now offers the W56 step van model with a 140-kWh battery. 

The new model is based on the same platform as the 210 kWh Workhorse W56 step van, which Workhorse said is renowned for its spacious cargo, ergonomic design, reliability, and durability, and comes in two wheelbases, standard and extended.

Estimated Range of 100 Miles

W56 step vans with the standard wheelbase and 140 kWh configuration offer an estimated nominal range of 100 miles per charge at full payload. Pricing begins at $169,000 and includes a fully integrated, purpose-built composite body. 

Workhorse said that since it produces the W56 fully on-site, it has greater control over the process, which can result in lower costs and more predictable delivery timelines.

11,000 Pounds of Payload

The Standard 178-inch wheelbase offers 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space and a payload of 11,000 pounds, making it ideal for many last-mile delivery needs. The expanded 208-inch wheelbase offers 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space and 10,000 pounds, which Workhorse said makes it perfect for larger loads with the added benefit of enhanced stability for efficient operations.

“The new 140 kWh version of our W56 step van is a result of listening to customer feedback and purpose-building a product to meet their needs,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Workhorse. “We’ve been able to balance the functional needs of fleets – range, durability, reliability, and performance – with a lower entry price to offer a ‘no-compromise’ electric truck.”

Fleets Prove Mileage Estimates

Fleet operators, (such as the network of independent service providers (ISPs) operating FedEx Ground routes, including Stables by Workhorse, an ISP that is owned and operated by Workhorse), have consistently reported that 100 miles of daily range substantially exceeds their needs for many of their routes. Workhorse said they have stated that a more appropriately sized battery pack at a lower price point would strengthen the business case for electrification.

Announcement Comes During High Diesel Prices

The timing of today’s announcement comes as oil prices have surged, exceeding $100 per barrel at their recent peak, following geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. 

Workhorse said that analysts at Goldman Sachs have warned that triple-digit oil prices could become a structural reality for years to come. For fleet operators of any size, fuel is often the second-largest operating expense after the cost/depreciation of the vehicle itself, Workhorse added.

“Commercial ground fleets have similar exposure to spikes in fuel prices as airlines, and the launch of this new model offers fleets a no-compromise option to control costs while still ensuring efficient operations,” Griffith added. “Because electricity costs are low, local, and more immune to global oil shocks, we believe every electric truck in a mixed fleet can act as a buffer against the volatility that is once again hammering operators who run entirely on gasoline and diesel.”

Synergies from Motiv Merger

The new model and pricing are a result of the initial synergies realized through Workhorse’s December 2025 merger with Motiv Electric Trucks, as the combined company works to reduce production costs through economies of scale and operational and supply chain efficiencies. 

Fleets now, Workhorse said, have new options as they seek to reduce overall operating costs and hedge against the volatility of gas prices. ISPs can now operate a blend of 140-kWh and 210-kWh Workhorse W56 configurations to optimize performance across the mix of shorter and longer routes they serve daily.

W56 Production

The W56 is currently in production at Workhorse’s commercial-scale manufacturing facility in Union City, Indiana, which can produce up to 5,000 vehicles per year on a single operating shift. Workhorse sells its vehicles through a national dealer network, with post-sale support bolstered by regionally deployed Workhorse-trained technicians.