Workhorse Partners with Tristan Fleet Management to Sell and Service All-electric W56 Step Vans in Canada
Key Highlights
- ➤Workhorse signs first Canadian dealer agreement with Tristan Fleet Management
- ➤Tristan will sell and service Workhorse W56 electric step vans across Canada
- ➤W56 offers up to 34 cubic meters cargo capacity and 4,535 kg payload
- ➤W56 delivers nominal range of 240 km per charge with 210 kWh battery
- ➤Tristan operates seven maintenance locations across Québec and Ontario
Expert Statements
James Griffin, Chief Revenue Officer at Workhorse
“Canadian fleets need proven electric trucks that deliver on quality and performance in any condition.”
James Griffin, Chief Revenue Officer at Workhorse
“The W56 has already proven itself on this front in real-world fleet service across Canada.”
James Griffin, Chief Revenue Officer at Workhorse
“Tristan’s strong reputation, its extensive network, and ability to provide around-the-clock roadside support will be extremely valuable as Workhorse continues to grow our presence in the country.”
Daniel Barbu, Vice President and General Manager of Tristan Fleet Management
“Our customers have been exploring electrification for some time now. With generous incentives from Écocamionnage, as well as the current extremely high cost of fuel, the business case for going electric has never been stronger.”
Daniel Barbu, Vice President and General Manager of Tristan Fleet Management
“We’re looking forward to helping Workhorse expand its customer base across Canada and supporting our customers meet their own goals for sustainability and vehicle performance.”
DETROIT, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse”), an American Industrial Technology company, today announced it has signed a dealer agreement with Tristan Fleet Management inc. (“Tristan”), to sell and service Workhorse vehicles in Canada. Tristan is a leading Canadian fleet management provider offering truck and trailer sales, parts, repair and maintenance, and 24/7 roadside and towing services. This agreement marks the first Canadian dealer partnership for Workhorse, building on years of electric step van deployments in Canada and underscoring the company’s commitment to Canada as a growth region.
Tristan will offer the full line of Workhorse W56 electric step vans, including Standard Wheelbase (178”) and Extended Wheelbase (208”) models with two battery configurations. With cargo capacity up to 34 cubic meters (1,200 cubic feet), payload capacity up to 4,535 kg (10,000 lbs.), and a nominal range of 240 km (150 miles) per charge with the 210 kWh battery, the W56 lineup gives customers flexibility to choose the configuration that best meets their fleet’s operational needs.
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