Workhorse Launches 140 kWh Version of W56 Step Van for Last-Mile Delivery
Workhorse Group Inc. introduced a new 140 kWh battery version of its W56 step van, offering a 100-mile range and a starting price of $169,000 for last-mile delivery fleets.
140 kWh
100 miles per charge
$169,000
What Happened
Workhorse Group Inc. announced the availability of a new W56 Step Van model equipped with a 140 kWh battery, designed specifically for in-city, last-mile package delivery. Based on the same platform as the existing 210 kWh version, the new model offers an estimated nominal range of 100 miles per charge at full payload. Pricing starts at $169,000, including a fully-integrated composite body, and the van is produced at Workhorse's facility in Union City, Indiana.
$169,000USD
for the 140 kWh W56 Step Van with composite body
“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.”
Why this matters
The new lower-cost electric step van helps fleet operators reduce fuel expenses and hedge against rising oil prices by providing a more affordable entry point for electrification.
Terms in This Story
- Step van
- A type of delivery truck with a boxy body and a step-through cab, commonly used for package delivery.
- Last-mile delivery
- The final leg of a package's journey from a distribution center to the customer.
- Payload
- The maximum weight a vehicle can carry, including cargo and passengers.
- Composite body
- A truck body made from composite materials like fiberglass, which is lightweight and durable.
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