What’s Happening: Workhorse Group Inc. has announced the launch of its new W56 step van model at the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Week. The CEO of Workhorse, Rick Dauch, will host a first-look presentation on March 8th, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time.
Why It Matters: Workhorse’s new W56 step van model provides a blend of quality, high reliability, and serviceability that meets the demanding requirements of the commercial vehicle industry. This fully-designed, purpose-built chassis platform incorporates nine million plus miles of service time on the road, and it is built from the ground up at Workhorse’s Union City, IN factory. The van model also has a zero-emission delivery range of up to 150 miles.
Key Points:
- The W56 is Workhorse’s new Class 5/6 model designed to meet the challenging demands of the commercial vehicle industry.
- The van provides a range of up to 150 miles and supports a benchmark payload capacity of approximately 10,000 pounds.
- The van model incorporates nine million plus miles of service time on the road.
- The cabin is ergonomically designed, with safety and comfort in mind, for the delivery driver even during the longest shifts.
- The W56 will have customer demonstration vehicles ready in the coming weeks before regular production begins in the third quarter of 2023.
Bottom Line: Workhorse Group Inc. has unveiled its W56 step van model, which provides a unique blend of quality, reliability, and serviceability that meets the demanding requirements of the commercial vehicle industry. The van is a fully-designed, purpose-built chassis platform incorporating existing Workhorse designs and nine million plus miles of service time on the road. With customer demonstration vehicles ready soon, Workhorse is on track to begin regular production in the third quarter of 2023.
