Gateway Fleets ordered 100 Workhorse trucks
Gateway plans to deploy the W56 step vans across its network of electrified sites and is preparing to launch additional locations, to be announced in the coming months, expanding access to reliable charging across key markets. The company’s bundled model is designed to simplify electric fleet operations, pairing purpose-built electric trucks with on-site charging infrastructure, fleet support, and depot access — all available through flexible financing arrangements.
EV manufacturer Workhorse has recently announced a 100-truck order from Gateway Fleets, a California-based company that’s built its business around a bundled EV model: vehicle + charging infrastructure + depot access + flexible lease financing, all in one package. Deployment begins July 2026, timed ahead of peak delivery season.
More into details, Gateway plans to deploy the W56 step vans across its network of electrified sites and is preparing to launch additional locations, to be announced in the coming months, expanding access to reliable charging across key markets. The company’s bundled model is designed to simplify electric fleet operations, pairing purpose-built electric trucks with on-site charging infrastructure, fleet support, and depot access — all available through flexible financing arrangements.
Workhorse’s W56 step vans: some key technical details
The W56 step vans available through Gateway are the Standard Wheelbase (178″) with a 210 kWh battery, offering 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space, a payload of 10,000 lbs. and a nominal range of 150 miles per charge. Every van features a fully-integrated, purpose-built composite body, an ergonomic driver environment, and a platform engineered for the demands of high-cycle last-mile delivery.
“Gateway Fleets understands the challenges fleets are facing right now, and they’ve built a business model designed to solve it,” said Scott Griffith, Chief Executive Officer of Workhorse. “On top of the overall reduced costs of operating electric trucks, fleet electrification offers a counterweight to the current exorbitant costs and volatility of fossil fuels. Gateway’s bundled model enables fleets to seamlessly add electric trucks to their fleet by handling every aspect of electrification. We’re proud to support their vision.”
“Even when factoring in electricity costs, we’ve seen fuel cost savings of up to 65 percent on active delivery routes, based on a year-long, real-world case study at our Riverside, California site. That’s real impact for operators managing tight margins. Vehicles like the W56 are performing reliably in last-mile operations, and through close coordination with partners like Workhorse and Kingsburg Truck Center, we’re delivering a more complete solution for operators,” added Jamie Miller, Chief Revenue Officer of Gateway Fleets.
