MANY MINDEDWorkhorse scales electric truck orders for logistics networks
Workhorse has secured a new order for 200 medium-duty electric W56 trucks from Gateway Fleets, with deployment beginning in Q2 2027 and continuing through 2028. These Class 5/6 step vans feature 210 kWh battery packs delivering 150 miles of range per charge and can haul up to 10,000 pounds in 1,000 cubic foot box bodies. Gateway Fleets operates the trucks through a truck-as-a-service model that bundles the vehicles with charging infrastructure and fleet support—a strategy already deployed with other commercial customers like Aramark and FedEx.
The W56’s fully-integrated composite body resists rust, dents, and dings, addressing durability concerns for commercial use. This order represents significant scaling in Workhorse’s commercial EV portfolio, building on Gateway Fleets’ prior 100-unit order of similar electric vans.
For logistics networks, this deployment directly lowers transport costs and emissions in freight operations. As commercial EV adoption grows in last-mile delivery chains, it reduces the energy burden on supply chains—a critical pathway toward cheaper, more resilient food and goods distribution (SUSTENANCE) and secure supply chains (SECURITY). The model’s infrastructure bundling also mitigates charging friction for fleet operators.
Watch deployment progress through 2028 and whether Gateway Fleets’ service model scales to other logistics networks. Workhorse’s specifications and Gateway’s commercial focus mean these trucks target freight—not personal use—so the impact remains tied to logistics volume. The source confirms these are commercial vehicles for logistics networks, not personal transport.
Source: Electrek