Workhorse Lands 200-Unit Electric Van Order from Gateway Fleets

Commercial electric vehicle maker Workhorse has received a follow-on order for 200 of its W56 electric step vans from Gateway Fleets, a California company that assembles turnkey EV and charging packages for delivery operators. The purchase runs through Kingsburg Truck Center, a California dealer, and the vehicles will be leased out to Gateway’s customers, largely independent last-mile package carriers. Deliveries are slated to start in the second half of 2027 and run into 2028.

Gateway’s business model combines purpose-built electric trucks with charging infrastructure, fleet support and depot access under flexible financing, letting operators adopt EVs without heavy upfront spending. The company currently runs depots in Southern California. Workhorse CEO Scott Griffith said Gateway’s bundled pricing addresses the two main obstacles to wider electric truck adoption: the higher sticker price of the vehicle itself and the capital needed to build out charging.

The W56 units going to Gateway are Standard Wheelbase (178-inch) versions equipped with a 210 kWh battery, 1,000 cubic feet of cargo capacity, a 10,000-pound payload rating and roughly 150 miles of range. Each van uses a purpose-built composite body and a platform tuned for last-mile delivery work, with an ergonomic layout for drivers. All W56 models roll out of Workhorse’s Union City, Indiana plant, which can build up to 5,000 vehicles a year on a standard shift. Workhorse says it has delivered more than 1,100 vehicles to date.

Gateway Chief Revenue Officer Jamie Miller noted that putting a truck on the road is only the starting point, and that keeping operators running requires the right mix of infrastructure, service and support. He credited Workhorse with supplying an innovative vehicle while Kingsburg brings field service expertise, with Gateway tying those elements together through charging infrastructure and capital.