Xos, Inc. has introduced the 2026 model year Class 6 strip chassis with a starting price of $99,000. The Los Angeles-based company, which manufactures electric commercial vehicles and mobile charging solutions, positions the pricing as a benchmark for commercial fleet electrification achieved through manufacturing scale and supplier relationships.
Highlights
- $99,000 starting price for the 2026 Class 6 strip chassis, which Xos attributes to manufacturing scale and supplier partnerships
- Approximately 120 miles of range on the standard configuration, with an extended range variant offering up to 200 miles
- LFP battery system rated for 4,000+ charge cycles, designed for commercial duty cycle durability
- Over 1,000 vehicles and powertrains deployed across U.S. fleet customers including UPS, FedEx, Cintas, and Loomis
Technical Specifications
The 2026 Class 6 platform features a 23,000 lb GVWR configuration purpose-built for commercial fleet operations. Xos engineered the range specifications for return-to-base duty cycles common in last-mile delivery applications.
Key specifications include:
- GVWR: 23,000 lb
- Range: Approximately 120 miles (standard); up to 200 miles (extended range variant)
- Battery: LFP chemistry rated for 4,000+ cycles
- Warranty: Minimum 3-year coverage
- Starting price: $99,000
Telematics and Software Capabilities
The 2026 model incorporates enhanced over-the-air update capabilities enabling remote delivery of performance improvements, optimized charging strategies, and predictive maintenance without requiring vehicle downtime.
The telematics platform draws on more than three years of operational data and billions of monitored data points, according to Xos.
Serviceable Architecture
Xos designed the chassis with industry-standard axles, wheel ends, and suspension systems. The company states this approach supports nationwide service capability and supply chain resilience compared to proprietary component alternatives.
Executive Commentary
“The 2026 launch represents everything we’ve built at Xos over nearly 10 years of engineering innovation, supply chain partnerships, and manufacturing scale,” said Dakota Semler, Chief Executive Officer of Xos.
“At a $99,000 starting price, we’re making commercial electrification accessible at scale, showcasing our operational efficiency, our supplier partnerships, and years of experience building at scale.”
Company Background
Xos manufactures battery-electric vehicles and fleet management software for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles operating on last-mile, back-to-base routes. The company produces vehicles at its Tennessee manufacturing facility.
Fleet operators can contact Xos at www.xostrucks.com.
Additional company information and SEC filings are available at https://www.xostrucks.com/sec-filings and www.sec.gov.
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