news

Workhorse W-15 PHEV ute revealed with 128km electric range

The Workhorse W-15 range-extended plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup has been revealed in the US, complete with a claimed range of 128 kilometres on electric power.


Measuring 5943mm long, 2032mm wide, and 1877mm tall, the W-15 is truly massive, as is its 3632mm wheelbase. It also features a ground clearance measurement of 305mm, and a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7200lb, or 3266kg (3.26 tonnes).

Powered by two electric motors - one on the front axle and the other on the rear - the Workhorse W-15 develops 460hp (343kW) and can sprint from 0-60mph (0-96km/h) in just 5.5 seconds.

In addition to the all-electric range of 80 miles (128km) from its Panasonic-sourced battery pack (of an unknown capacity), the W-15 features a petrol-powered range extender, boosting range by 310 miles (499km) per tank.

Headlining features include a digital driver's instrument cluster, touchscreen central infotainment system, all-wheel drive, lane departure warning, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB).

Other specifications include a payload of 2200lb (998kg) and a towing capacity of 5000lb (2268kg) - by comparison a Ford F-150 with the Ecoboost V6 turbo petrol engine can tow 8500lb (3855kg). There's even a 7.2kW, 30-amp power outlet that can be used for tools.

While the design may not be to everyone's tastes, the company says it already has 4650 pre-orders for its plug-in truck - even though pricing hasn't been officially announced - with a primary aim at commercial buyers.

The Workhorse Group is a US-based vehicle electrification company first established in 2007, currently producing electric step vans and pickup trucks, along with providing an autonomous drone delivery service.

Click the photos tab for more images

Chat with us!







Chat with Agent