Workhorse Secures Order From Gateway Fleets for 200 Electric Trucks
Deliveries of the W56 step vans are expected to begin in the second half of 2027 and continue through 2028.
Workhorse Group has secured a follow-on purchase order from Gateway Fleets for 200 of its W56 electric step vans, marking another volume deal for the commercial EV manufacturer.
What Happened
Gateway Fleets, a California-based provider of turnkey electric vehicle and charging solutions for commercial delivery operators, placed the order for 200 W56 step vans. The vehicles will be purchased through Kingsburg Truck Center, a California truck dealer, and are intended to be leased to Gateway’s customers, primarily independent last-mile package delivery providers. The W56 units ordered feature a Standard Wheelbase (178-inch) configuration, a 210 kWh battery, 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space, a payload capacity of 10,000 lbs, and a range of 150 miles. All units are produced at Workhorse’s manufacturing facility in Union City, Indiana, which has a capacity of up to 5,000 vehicles per year on a standard shift.
Why It Matters
This order highlights a potential shift from small-scale pilots to larger volume commitments in the commercial electric truck sector. Gateway’s business model bundles purpose-built electric trucks with charging infrastructure, fleet support, and depot access through flexible financing. According to Workhorse CEO Scott Griffith, this approach aims to lower barriers to adoption by addressing the higher upfront cost of vehicles and the capital required for charging infrastructure. The deal follows other notable commercial EV orders, including Tesla’s bookings for its Semi and Harbinger’s 2,000-truck order from FedEx. Workhorse has delivered more than 1,100 vehicles to date.
The Bottom Line
Workhorse will begin delivering the 200 W56 electric step vans to Gateway Fleets in the second half of 2027, with deliveries continuing through 2028.
