NorthStar Courier expands fleet with additional Workhorse W56 electric step van

Workhorse Group has announced that NorthStar Courier, a FedEx Ground contract service provider based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will become the first customer to operate the new W56 208-inch extended wheelbase EV step van. This addition complements its existing W56 178-inch wheelbase truck, expanding its zero-emission delivery capabilities.

The W56 extended wheelbase version offers nearly 1,200 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Real-world results demonstrate the work-ready performance of the W56, proving the vehicle’s ability to tackle the toughest delivery and service routes.

NorthStar Courier’s purchase is supported by Minnesota state grants. Minnesota continues to make strides in commercial EV adoption, and these grants, offered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, provide funding for medium-duty commercial trucks, including the W56, to replace older fossil fuel-powered vehicles with all-electric models.

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“We are thrilled that NorthStar Courier has chosen to expand its fleet by adding a W56 extended wheelbase EV step van,” Kelly Kiger, VP of sales at Workhorse,said. “NorthStar Courier’s continued trust in our vehicles and in Ziegler as its dealer underscores the reliability and efficiency of the W56 and the excellent service and support network that we offer through dealers like Ziegler. We are proud to support NorthStar Courier’s efforts in electrification and help it achieve lower overall operating costs with high-quality, robust electric work trucks like the W56.”