Indiana-Made Electric Van Fleet Order Doubled
Local manufacturer Workhorse has secured an order for 200 electric step vans for delivery fleets through 2028.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Gateway Fleets has ordered 200 Workhorse W56 electric step vans to be manufactured in Union City, Indiana. This purchase represents a significant increase over the 100-van order placed by the same firm earlier in 2026.
Why it matters
The transition to electric fleet vehicles helps last-mile parcel operators stabilize logistics costs and avoid the volatility of fluctuating fuel prices. By bundling vehicles with charging and support services, the lease model removes large upfront capital requirements for small firms.
The W56 model features a 210kW/h battery, a 150-mile nominal range, and 1,000 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Workhorse has now produced over 1,100 vehicles in total across its manufacturing history.
The players
Workhorse
An Indiana-based manufacturer specializing in electric commercial delivery vehicles.
Gateway Fleets
A fleet management firm that leases commercial vehicles and support infrastructure to independent parcel operators.
Kingsburg Truck Center
A California-based dealership facilitating the procurement of commercial truck fleets.
The details
Workhorse produces the W56 vans in Union City, Indiana, and processes orders through California dealer Kingsburg Truck Center. The vans are designed for the high-frequency demands of last-mile delivery, offering substantial internal storage while utilizing electric powertrains. Gateway Fleets manages the deployment by providing the necessary charging infrastructure and depot access directly to independent parcel operators as part of their service lease.
Timeline
Gateway Fleets purchased 100 Workhorse vans earlier in 2026.
Deployment of the new 200-van order begins in mid-2027.
The rollout of these electric vehicles will conclude in 2028.
The Home Front
This expansion of local production in Indiana tracks with the broader industry shift toward electrifying commercial delivery fleets to improve long-term operational stability. As parcel operators transition to electric, it reflects an effort to insulate delivery logistics from fuel price swings.
While these vans serve commercial parcel delivery, residents may notice more quiet, emission-free electric vehicles operating in their neighborhoods as deployment scales. If you operate a small business, tracking such fleet transitions can offer insights into the future of local, lower-cost delivery services.
The takeaway
The move by Gateway Fleets highlights a growing reliance on electric cargo vans to modernize last-mile logistics. Households receiving packages should note that the delivery industry is steadily shifting toward this electric model through 2028 as manufacturers scale their production output.
Further reading
For more on the adoption of green logistics, visit our section on Electric Vehicles.
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