Performance proven market leader delivers electric platform with more deployed vehicles, more real-world miles, and more blue-chip fleet customers in the US than any competitor.
The Xos stripped chassis now starts at the most competitive price in the industry.
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) ("Xos" or the "Company"), a leader in electric commercial vehicles and mobile charging solutions, today unveiled the 2026 model year Xos Class 6 strip chassis at a starting price of $99,000. This pricing establishes a new benchmark for commercial fleet electrification, reflecting years of manufacturing scale, established supplier relationships, and proven operational excellence, and a sustainable cost structure that makes the transition to electric accessible to fleets nationwide.
Xos has more US-deployed vehicles than any competitor in its segment. With blue-chip customers including UPS, FedEx, Cintas, and Loomis, and over 1,000 vehicles and powertrains on the road that were manufactured in its Tennessee factory, Xos brings proven market leadership to the 2026 model year launch.
2026 Class 6 Strip chassis specifications:
Class 6 Platform: 23,000 lb GVWR purpose-built for commercial fleet operations
Optimized Range: Approximately 120 miles engineered for return-to-base duty cycles and up to 200 miles on the extended range variant.
Advanced Telematics: Enhanced platform with 3+ years of operational data, billions of data points monitored, and over-the-air update capability for continuous performance improvements
Commercial-Grade Battery: LFP battery system designed for 4,000+ cycle durability, prioritizing reliability and total cost of ownership
Serviceable Architecture: Industry-standard axles, wheel ends, and suspension systems for nationwide service capability and supply chain resilience
Comprehensive Warranty: Minimum 3-year coverage backed by Xos's proven service network
Industry-Leading Price: Starting at $99,000, a sustainable price point achieved through manufacturing scale and supplier partnerships, not promotional discounting
2026 Xos Class 6 Stripped Chassis, Built on Proven Performance-2
"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."
The 2026 model year introduces enhanced over-the-air update capabilities that enable continuous performance improvements, optimized charging strategies, and predictive maintenance, all delivered remotely without vehicle downtime. Combined with industry-standard serviceable components, this approach delivers uptime and flexibility that proprietary closed systems cannot match.
Xos's LFP battery system prioritizes reliability, safety, and total cost of ownership over theoretical performance claims. Engineered for 4,000+ cycle durability and commercial duty cycles, the platform delivers predictable economics that fleet operators trust for mission-critical operations.
With the broadest deployment footprint and most accumulated real-world mileage in the US, and through partnerships with some of the nation's largest fleet operators, Xos has established itself as the proven choice for commercial electrification. The 2026 model year launch reinforces this leadership while making the transition to electric more accessible than ever.
Fleet operators interested in securing 2026 delivery should contact Xos directly atwww.xostrucks.com.
About Xos
Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) is a leading technology company, electric truck manufacturer, and fleet services provider for battery-electric fleets. Xos vehicles and fleet management software are purpose-built for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles that travel on last-mile, back-to-base routes. The Company leverages its proprietary technologies to provide commercial fleets with battery-electric vehicles that are easier to maintain and more cost-efficient on a total cost of ownership basis than their internal combustion engine counterparts. For more information, visit www.xostrucks.com.
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