Workhorse Unveils $169K W56 Step Van with 100-Mile Range and 11,000 lb Payload
Workhorse launched a 140 kWh W56 van offering 100-mile range, 1,000 cu ft cargo, and 11,000 lb payload, starting at $169,000. The model leverages onsite production and Motiv merger synergies to lower costs, aiming to accelerate fleet electrification as a hedge against triple-digit oil prices.
1. New 140 kWh W56 Step Van
Workhorse introduced a 140 kWh configuration of its W56 step van, offering 100 miles nominal range at full payload. Pricing starts at $169,000 and includes a composite body, with the standard 178" wheelbase variant providing 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space and an 11,000-lb payload capacity.
2. Production and Merger Synergies
Built entirely at Workhorse’s Union City facility, the 140 kWh model leverages operational efficiencies from the December 2025 merger with Motiv Electric Trucks. Onsite manufacturing grants tighter cost control and predictable delivery timelines while economies of scale aim to lower production expenses.
3. Fleet Benefits and Fuel Hedge
With oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel, the lower-entry W56 model presents fleets a cost-efficient alternative to diesel step vans. Operators like FedEx Ground ISPs report 100 miles of daily range exceeds route requirements, enabling a mixed fleet strategy that balances battery size and operational needs to control fuel volatility.