Workhorse Lands Another 200-Truck Electric Van Order as Gateway Fleets Doubles Down

The electrification of last-mile delivery keeps picking up speed. California-based commercial fleet operator Gateway Fleets has placed a follow-up order for 200 medium-duty electric box vans from Workhorse, roughly doubling the 100-unit commitment it made earlier this year. The new trucks are slated to roll out to customers beginning in the second half of 2027 and continuing through 2028.

At the center of the deal is the Workhorse W56, a Class 5/6 step van built for high-cycle urban routes. Each unit pairs a 210 kWh battery pack with a 178-inch wheelbase, delivering up to 150 miles of range while carrying as much as 10,000 pounds in a 1,000-cubic-foot composite body. The rust- and dent-resistant shell and driver-focused cabin are aimed at easing the grind of stop-and-go delivery work.

Gateway’s appeal lies in its “truck-as-a-service” approach, which bundles vehicles, depot charging, fleet support and flexible financing into a single package. That structure is meant to spare logistics providers the upfront sticker shock of electric trucks and the added cost of building out charging infrastructure. The strategy appears to be resonating with operators juggling volatile fuel expenses.

Kingsburg Truck Center, the dealer behind the sale, reported strong feedback on the W56’s first year in service and expects an even stronger 2027. Gateway joins a growing roster of Workhorse fleet customers that already includes Aramark, Cintas, FedEx and Canadian shipper Purolator.