Workhorse allowed to sell its step vans to Canada
According to the manufacturer, interest from Canadian companies in the electric step vans from the US has been strong. It is not clear how tariffs on imported vehicles from the US may affect Workhorse’s plans in Canada. Nevertheless, the latter states in its press release that “on-road testing of demo trucks with a last-mile delivery fleet in Canada is set to begin no later than the second quarter of 2025, further demonstrating the real-world capabilities of Workhorse vehicles.”
“This is a major step forward for Workhorse,” said Josh Anderson, Workhorse Chief Technology Officer. “Pre-clearance from Transport Canada opens up a large new market for our products throughout Canada, including with fleets that operate across borders in North America. We’re excited that our electric step vans can now reach Canadian roads and highways, providing reliable, zero-emission solutions that customers can depend on.”
Workhorse’s electric W56 step vans can drive up to 150 miles per charge of the 210 kWh battery, according to the manufacturer, and feature 1,000 cubic feet of space in the cargo box. There is also a variant with an extended wheelbase, which increases cargo space to 1,200 cubic feet. Charging on a 20 kW Level 2 charger takes 11-12 hours. The vehicle can also be charged with up to 100 kW DC using CCS, in which case it takes three to four hours to charge the step van. Workhorse estimates an energy efficiency of 1.4 kWh/mi.
The W750 is equipped with a 118 kWh and also offers a range of up to 150 miles. According to Workhorse, it has 750 cubic feet of cargo space and can “haul up to 5,000 pounds.” Workhorse puts the energy efficiency at 1.3 mi/kWh. The vehicle can charge with 11 kW AC, which takes around 11 hours to charge the battery. At the fast-charger, the vehicle can charge with up to 61 kW using CCS, which cuts the charging time to three to four hours.
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