Gas and diesel prices are causing many a fleet operator to take another look at the EV options available. With impeccable timing, Workhorse Group, a North American manufacturer of electric trucks, step vans, shuttles and buses, has announced a limited-time pricing promotion on its W56 electric step van lineup.

Effective April 1 through September 30, 2026, customers can purchase W56 step vans at significantly reduced prices through any authorized Workhorse dealer:

• The W56 Standard Wheelbase (178 inches) offers 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space and a payload of 10,000 lbs. New pricing starts at $196,000, a savings of $59,000 compared to the regular price.
• The W56 Extended Wheelbase (208 inches) offers 1,200 cubic feet of cargo space and a payload of 9,000 lbs. New pricing starts at $204,000, a savings of $61,000.

Both configurations come with a 210 kWh battery pack.

Workhorse recently announced a 140 kWh version of the W56 in both wheelbase options, with an estimated range of 100 miles, slightly more payload capacity, and a base price of $169,000.

All models of the W56 lineup are produced at Workhorse’s manufacturing facility in Union City, Indiana. Workhorse sells its vehicles through a national dealer network.

The lower prices are enabled in part by synergies realized through Workhorse’s December 2025 merger with Motiv Electric Trucks. The combined company has worked to drive down production costs through economies of scale, operational and supply chain efficiencies and build cost reductions.

Cost for all models can be further reduced by state incentive programs. California’s HVIP program offers between $60,000 and $80,000 for qualifying vehicles. Washington state’s soon-to-be-launched WAZIP program offers incentives from $60,000 to $100,000. Other states offer lower, but still significant, incentive amounts. Combining these incentives with the promotional pricing can significantly reduce, or in some cases eliminate, the price difference between an electric step van and a legacy gas-powered one.

Workhorse has demonstrated 64 percent operating cost savings compared to ICE vehicles in its Stables by Workhorse fleet.

“We know exactly what this oil price environment is doing to fleet operators, because we live it every day,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Workhorse. “Through Stables by Workhorse, our own FedEx Ground ISP operation, we see firsthand how fuel costs are hammering route economics. Lowering the purchase price of the W56 is one of the most direct ways we can help our customers. As package delivery companies typically plan months in advance of the busy holiday season, there’s never been a better time to add electric trucks to their fleets.”

Source: Workhorse Group