Workhorse W56 EV Step Van Completes 2,400-Mile Cross-Country Drive to ACT Expo, Demonstrating Real-World Performance and Efficiency
Workhorse Group (WKHS) has successfully completed a 2,400-mile cross-country drive with its W56 electric step van from Cincinnati to Anaheim for the ACT Expo. The journey demonstrated the vehicle's real-world capabilities across nine states and multiple charging networks.
The W56 achieved impressive performance metrics, including 27 miles per gallon gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) at highway speeds—nearly triple the efficiency of comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) step vans. The vehicle delivered 53% lower fuel costs compared to ICE alternatives and projects 40% lower scheduled maintenance costs over five years.
The Class 5 & 6 step van offers up to 150-miles of real-world range and cargo capacities of 1,000 or 1,200 cubic feet. The demonstration is part of Workhorse's 'We Drove It Here' campaign, which began in October 2024. Both the W56 and W750 models are now approved for sale in Canada.
Workhorse Group (WKHS) ha completato con successo un viaggio di 2.400 miglia attraverso gli Stati Uniti con il suo furgone elettrico W56, da Cincinnati ad Anaheim, in occasione dell'ACT Expo. Il percorso ha dimostrato le capacità del veicolo in condizioni reali, attraversando nove stati e utilizzando diverse reti di ricarica.
Il W56 ha raggiunto risultati impressionanti, tra cui 27 miglia per gallone equivalente di benzina (MPGe) a velocità autostradali, quasi triplicando l'efficienza rispetto ai furgoni a motore a combustione interna (ICE) comparabili. Il veicolo ha garantito costi del carburante inferiori del 53% rispetto alle alternative ICE e prevede costi di manutenzione programmata inferiori del 40% in un arco di cinque anni.
Il furgone di Classe 5 e 6 offre un'autonomia reale fino a 150 miglia e capacità di carico di 1.000 o 1.200 piedi cubi. La dimostrazione fa parte della campagna 'We Drove It Here' di Workhorse, iniziata nell'ottobre 2024. I modelli W56 e W750 sono ora approvati per la vendita in Canada.
Workhorse Group (WKHS) ha completado con éxito un recorrido de 2,400 millas cruzando el país con su furgoneta eléctrica W56, desde Cincinnati hasta Anaheim para la ACT Expo. El viaje demostró las capacidades reales del vehículo a lo largo de nueve estados y varias redes de carga.
El W56 logró métricas impresionantes, incluyendo 27 millas por galón equivalente de gasolina (MPGe) a velocidades de autopista, casi el triple de eficiencia en comparación con furgonetas de motor de combustión interna (ICE) similares. El vehículo ofreció costos de combustible un 53% más bajos en comparación con las alternativas ICE y proyecta costos de mantenimiento programado un 40% más bajos durante cinco años.
La furgoneta de Clase 5 y 6 ofrece hasta 150 millas de autonomía real y capacidades de carga de 1,000 o 1,200 pies cúbicos. La demostración forma parte de la campaña 'We Drove It Here' de Workhorse, iniciada en octubre de 2024. Los modelos W56 y W750 ya están aprobados para la venta en Canadá.
워크호스 그룹(WKHS)은 시카고에서 애너하임까지 2,400마일에 달하는 횡단 주행을 W56 전기 스텝 밴으로 성공적으로 완주했으며, 이는 ACT 엑스포를 위한 여정이었습니다. 이 여행은 9개 주와 여러 충전 네트워크를 아우르며 차량의 실제 주행 능력을 입증했습니다.
W56은 고속도로 주행 시 갤런당 27마일 가솔린 등가(MPGe)라는 인상적인 성능 지표를 기록했으며, 이는 유사한 내연기관(ICE) 스텝 밴보다 거의 세 배에 달하는 효율성입니다. 이 차량은 ICE 대비 연료비 53% 절감을 실현했고, 5년간 예정된 유지보수 비용 40% 절감을 예상하고 있습니다.
클래스 5 및 6 스텝 밴은 실제 주행 거리 150마일과 1,000 또는 1,200 입방피트의 적재 용량을 제공합니다. 이번 시연은 2024년 10월에 시작된 워크호스의 'We Drove It Here' 캠페인의 일환입니다. W56과 W750 모델은 현재 캐나다 판매 승인을 받았습니다.
Workhorse Group (WKHS) a réussi à effectuer un trajet de 2 400 miles à travers le pays avec son fourgon électrique W56, de Cincinnati à Anaheim, pour l'ACT Expo. Ce parcours a démontré les capacités du véhicule en conditions réelles à travers neuf États et plusieurs réseaux de recharge.
Le W56 a atteint des performances impressionnantes, notamment 27 miles par gallon équivalent essence (MPGe) à vitesse autoroutière, soit près de trois fois l'efficacité des fourgons à moteur thermique (ICE) comparables. Le véhicule a permis une réduction des coûts de carburant de 53% par rapport aux alternatives ICE et prévoit une baisse de 40% des coûts d'entretien programmés sur cinq ans.
Le fourgon de classe 5 et 6 offre une autonomie réelle allant jusqu'à 150 miles et des capacités de chargement de 1 000 ou 1 200 pieds cubes. La démonstration fait partie de la campagne « We Drove It Here » de Workhorse, lancée en octobre 2024. Les modèles W56 et W750 sont désormais approuvés à la vente au Canada.
Workhorse Group (WKHS) hat erfolgreich eine 2.400 Meilen lange Fahrt quer durchs Land mit seinem elektrischen W56 Stepvan von Cincinnati nach Anaheim zur ACT Expo abgeschlossen. Die Reise zeigte die realen Fähigkeiten des Fahrzeugs über neun Bundesstaaten und mehrere Ladeinfrastrukturen hinweg.
Der W56 erreichte beeindruckende Leistungswerte, darunter 27 Meilen pro Gallone Benzinäquivalent (MPGe) bei Autobahngeschwindigkeiten – fast dreimal so effizient wie vergleichbare Stepvans mit Verbrennungsmotor (ICE). Das Fahrzeug erzielte 53 % niedrigere Kraftstoffkosten im Vergleich zu ICE-Alternativen und prognostiziert 40 % geringere geplante Wartungskosten über fünf Jahre.
Der Stepvan der Klassen 5 und 6 bietet eine reale Reichweite von bis zu 150 Meilen und Ladevolumen von 1.000 oder 1.200 Kubikfuß. Die Demonstration ist Teil der Workhorse-Kampagne „We Drove It Here“, die im Oktober 2024 begann. Die Modelle W56 und W750 sind jetzt für den Verkauf in Kanada zugelassen.
- Demonstrated real-world capability with 2,400-mile cross-country journey
- 27 MPGe efficiency - 3x better than ICE alternatives
- 53% lower fuel costs compared to ICE vehicles
- 40% lower scheduled maintenance costs over 5 years
- Expansion into Canadian market with W56 and W750 models
- Secured California Department of General Services contract for government fleet supplies
- 150-mile range may limit some long-haul applications
- Requires multiple charging stops for long-distance operations
Insights
Workhorse's cross-country EV demonstration proves commercial viability with concrete efficiency gains and lower operational costs, addressing key fleet adoption barriers.
Workhorse's 2,400-mile cross-country demonstration delivers compelling operational data that directly addresses the primary concerns preventing commercial fleet electrification. The W56 achieved
This demonstration strategically targets the total cost of ownership (TCO) equation that drives fleet purchasing decisions. By proving performance across nine states and multiple charging networks, Workhorse addresses the range anxiety and infrastructure concerns that have slowed commercial EV adoption.
The timing of this demonstration at ACT Expo positions Workhorse's products directly in front of fleet decision-makers with tangible proof rather than promises. Their "We Drove It Here" campaign stands in contrast to competitors who often ship vehicles to industry events.
Two market developments are particularly significant: their dealer Kingsburg Truck Center secured a California Department of General Services contract to supply medium-duty electric work trucks to government entities across the state, and both the W56 and W750 received approval for sale in Canada, expanding their addressable market.
The W56's purpose-built design for last-mile delivery—with 150-mile range and up to 1,200 cubic feet of cargo capacity—targets the commercial segment most primed for early electrification. By demonstrating that their vehicles meet both federal and state incentive program requirements while delivering immediate operational cost reductions, Workhorse is positioning its products at the intersection of regulatory compliance and economic advantage.
CINCINNATI, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced the successful completion of a 2,400-mile drive from Cincinnati, Ohio to Anaheim, California in its W56 electric step van. The vehicle, which demonstrated its real-world capability across nine states and multiple charging networks, is now available for test drives at ACT Expo, North America's largest advanced vehicle technology event, taking place April 28-May 1.
The 2,400-mile cross-country journey generated operational data that matters to fleet managers: The W56 delivered consistent performance through challenging weather conditions and terrain, achieving 27 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) at highway speeds—nearly three times the efficiency of comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) step vans—and averaging 53 percent lower fuel costs compared to ICE. When combined with 40 percent lower scheduled maintenance costs over five years, the W56 delivers total cost of ownership advantages that are immediately visible in the bottom line.
“We drive our trucks everywhere, without hesitation. This cross-country drive proves that medium-duty EV adoption doesn’t require compromising operational reliability,” said Ryan Gaul, President of Commercial Vehicles at Workhorse. “We’re demonstrating a practical path to electrification that meets both sustainability targets and the bottom-line requirements of last-mile fleets.”
The journey, captured in a new video released today, highlights key moments on the road, from charging stops in small towns and rural areas often seen as “charging deserts,” to navigating challenging mountain passes and urban traffic. The video offers a driver’s view of how the W56 performs across real-world routes, providing a clear look at the reliability, efficiency, and everyday capability that Workhorse builds into its vehicles.
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.
The drive is part of a series of real-world tests by Workhorse to demonstrate the readiness of its vehicles for commercial deployment. The We Drove It Here campaign began in October 2024 with a 1,000-mile trip from Cincinnati to Orlando for the FedEx Forward Service Provider Summit. In addition, the W56 208" extended wheelbase model was driven 150 miles from Cincinnati to Indianapolis for the Ride & Drive at Work Truck Week, reinforcing the message that Workhorse trucks are built to be driven, not just displayed.
This year at ACT Expo, fleet managers and other attendees can test drive the W56 that completed the journey in the Ride & Drive experience. Additionally, at Workhorse’s booth (#6389), visitors will see a
“We're here to have practical conversations about making the EV transition work financially,” said Wes Lowe, Owner of Kingsburg Truck Center. “We understand the combination of state HVIP funding, federal incentives, and infrastructure requirements that fleet managers need to navigate. When they test-drive a Workhorse, they'll experience a purpose-built work truck that delivers both operational reliability and compliance with the regulatory landscape—no compromises necessary.”
The Workhorse W56 is a
About Kingsburg Truck Center
Kingsburg Truck Center is the California Central Valley's top destination for high-quality new and used work trucks. Specializing in custom solutions, Kingsburg uses its expertise to create tailored upfit applications for specific industry needs. Since its establishment in 1991, Kingsburg Truck Center has been the go-to source for reliable work trucks, growing to become a comprehensive one-stop shop for everything work truck related.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) is a technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles. Workhorse designs and builds its vehicles in the United States at the Workhorse Ranch in Union City, Indiana. The company’s best-in-class vehicles are designed for last-mile delivery, medium-duty operations, and a growing range of specialized applications. For more information, visit www.workhorse.com.
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