What you need to know:
- Xos 2026 Class 6 electric chassis starts at $99,000, making commercial EV adoption more affordable for fleets.
- Medium-duty electric truck offers 120–200 miles of range with advanced telematics and over-the-air updates.
- Durable LFP battery delivers 4,000+ charge cycles, low total cost of ownership, and reliable performance.
- Fleet-ready design includes serviceable components, nationwide support, and uptime-focused architecture.
The growing medium-duty battery-electric commercial vehicle segment has a new player.
Meet 2026 model year Xos Class 6 strip chassis and it carries a starting price tag of $99,000. The price signals a major shift in the commercial EV market, Xos says, which has been made possible by scaled production, long-standing supplier partnerships, and a mature operating model—bringing electric trucks within reach for fleets across the country.
The timing of the launch is certainly convenient as Xos has gone into the new year with a larger U.S. fleet footprint than any peer in its class, backed by major customers such as UPS, FedEx, Cintas, and Loomis. More than 1,000 Xos vehicles and powertrains built at its Tennessee facility are already operating nationwide, underscoring its established position in the market.
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Built from the ground up for fleet work, this new Class 6 strip chassis delivers a 23,000-pound GVWR platform designed to handle real-world commercial duty cycles. It offers an optimized range of roughly 120 miles for return-to-base operations, with an extended-range option reaching up to 200 miles, while an advanced telematics system—shaped by more than three years of operational experience and billions of data points—enables continuous performance upgrades through over-the-air updates.
The commercial-grade LFP battery is engineered for more than 4,000 charge cycles to maximize uptime and lower total cost of ownership, supported by a serviceable architecture that uses industry-standard components to ensure nationwide maintenance and parts availability. Backed by a minimum three-year warranty and Xos's established service network, the chassis enters the market at an industry-leading $99,000 starting price—reflecting manufacturing scale and deep supplier relationships rather than short-term incentives.
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For 2026, the platform takes a solid step forward with expanded over-the-air software capabilities that refine vehicle performance, improve charging efficiency, and anticipate maintenance needs—all deployed remotely to keep trucks on the road. Paired with a service-friendly design built around industry-standard components, the system offers a level of uptime and operational flexibility that closed, proprietary platforms struggle to deliver.
Battery quality longevity concerns? The company's LFP battery system is designed for reliability, safety, and lower operating costs. Xos claims it's built to last more than 4,000 charge cycles in commercial use. Impressive.
"The 2026 launch represents everything we've built at Xos over nearly 10 years of engineering innovation, supply chain partnerships, and manufacturing scale," said Dakota Semler, chief executive officer of Xos. "We're not the newest entrant making promises, we're a proven leader delivering results today. Our customers see it in the reliability of our vehicles, the sophistication of our telematics, and the strength of our manufacturing. At a $99,000 starting price, we're making commercial electrification accessible at scale, showcasing our operational efficiency, our supplier partnerships, and years of experience building at scale. At Xos we aren't just participating in this market, we're redefining it."
