Workhorse Unveils $169k W56 Van with 100‑mi Range
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- Workhorse launched a 140 kWh version of its W56 Step Van, priced at $169,000, offering a 100‑mile range and 10,000‑lb payload capacity.
- Workhorse said its CEO Scott Griffith described the model as a response to customer feedback that balances range, durability, reliability, and performance with a lower entry price.
- Workhorse attributed the reduced price to cost savings from its December 2025 merger with Motiv Electric Trucks, which created a combined fleet of 20 million miles to drive down production costs.
- Workhorse positioned the new van as a hedge against recent fuel price spikes, noting that electricity costs are lower and more local than gasoline, which has risen to $3.98 per gallon nationally.
- Workhorse noted that many independent service providers and third‑party logistics firms find 100 miles of daily range sufficient, making the 140 kWh battery a better fit than the previous 210 kWh pack.
- Workhorse highlighted environmental benefits, stating that electric trucks reduce pollution that disproportionately affects low‑income neighborhoods near highways and warehouses.
Why it matters: Fleet operators gain a cheaper electric alternative that shields them from volatile gasoline prices, while Workhorse capitalizes on its Motiv merger to slash production costs. The move also cuts emissions that harm low‑income neighborhoods near highways and warehouses and supports companies' cost‑control strategies.
