Workhorse, an electric vehicle (EV) startup, is poised to introduce its W56 and W750 electric delivery vans to commercial truck dealers across Canada as early as this spring, thanks to approval from Transport Canada.
Workhorse unveiled its W56 medium-duty electric truck at the 2023 Work Truck Week in Indiana. The company has already secured sales to logistics and delivery firms, including FedEx and Pride Group. Pride Group, in 2021, placed an order for over six thousand of these electric vans and continues to expand its fleet.
“This is a major step forward for Workhorse,” stated Josh Anderson, Workhorse’s chief technology officer, in a press release. “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.”
As part of the approval process, Workhorse completed its registration as a foreign manufacturer under Transport Canada’s Appendix G clearance program. Transport Canada confirmed both vehicles comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).
While Workhorse executives exude optimism, the impact of the latest tariff-driven trade disputes between the U.S. and Canada remains uncertain. However, Anderson added, “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.” Canadian pricing has yet to be announced.
