U.S. commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos has introduced a new medium-duty electric truck chassis starting at $99,000, aiming to make fleet electrification more affordable while maintaining competitive performance against diesel models.
The 2026 model-year Class 6 chassis is designed for delivery, logistics and vocational applications, offering zero tailpipe emissions and lower total cost of ownership, according to the company. Xos counts major fleet operators such as Loomis, Penske and UPS among its customers.
Chief Executive Dakota Semler said the new platform reflects nearly a decade of development. “The 2026 launch represents everything we’ve built at Xos over nearly 10 years of engineering innovation, supply chain partnerships, and manufacturing scale,” he said.
“At a $99,000 starting price, we’re making commercial electrification accessible at scale,” Semler added, saying the company aims to compete directly with conventional diesel trucks on upfront cost as well as operating expenses.
The chassis uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry and is expected to deliver between 120 and 200 miles of driving range, depending on configuration, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 23,000 pounds. Xos did not disclose battery capacity.
New features for the 2026 lineup include enhanced over-the-air software update capabilities designed to optimize charging strategies and enable predictive maintenance. The company said these tools, combined with serviceable components based on industry standards, are intended to maximize vehicle uptime and operational flexibility for fleet operators.
Medium-duty electric trucks are seen as a key segment for electrification due to predictable routes and centralized depot charging, factors that can reduce operational costs and emissions for delivery companies.