Californian last-mile package delivery contractor NorCal Transports Inc. has added the zero-emission Workhorse W56 step van to its fleet.
From August 2024, the W56 electric van will join NorCal’s fleet of alternative fuel vehicles, which now make up 80% of the entire fleet – with a target of 100% by 2025.
“We have been thoroughly impressed with the performance of the Workhorse W56,” said Edson A. Costa Jr., CEO of NorCal Transports, Inc. “It’s durability, capacity and range make it a perfect fit for our demanding delivery routes. Support from the Workhorse team and Kingsburg Truck Sales has been outstanding. They’ve been proactive in ensuring we have everything we need for a smooth transition to electric vehicles.”
The W56 step van, Workhorse’s flagship electric delivery vehicle, is purpose-engineered for fleet operators aiming to transition to zero-emission vehicles. With its robust design and 10,000 lb payload capacity, the W56 offers an ideal solution for last-mile delivery fleets.
Ryan Gaul, president commercial vehicles at Workhorse, said, “This collaboration with NorCal Transports is a true demonstration of the quality and performance of our products, as well as our proactive engagement in California. Working together to host ride-and-drive events with our certified dealers, like Kingsburg Truck Sales, has been key. Once drivers experience the W56 for themselves, they see firsthand why it’s the superior choice for delivery fleets.”
In January, Workhorse announced that the W56 electric step van had become eligible for California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). Through HVIP, vehicle purchasers and participating dealers are eligible to apply for a base voucher of US$85,000 per W56 purchased.
“As the adoption of commercial electric vehicles accelerates in incentive-driven states, we are excited for customers to experience the Workhorse difference,” added Gaul.