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- **Q3 Execution**: 15 W56 step vans sold with 97% uptime, $20M facility sale-leaseback, and $5M financing strengthen liquidity to $38.2M.
- **Strategic Merger**: Workhorse-Motiv combination to expand product portfolio and access $20M post-close debt financing.
- **Cost Optimization**: Operating expenses down $1.2M YoY; 2026 W56 launch targets 10% lower price and 120-mile range with improved manufacturing efficiency.
- **Market Expansion**: HVIP voucher utilization in California driving repeat orders, with growing interest in Washington and New York.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delivered 15 W56 step vans in Q3, maintaining 97%+ uptime with FedEx and independent service providers.
- Expanded product flexibility with the Utilimaster Aeromaster body on W56 chassis, eligible for $85,000 California HVIP vouchers.
- Reduced operating expenses by $1.2M YoY, completing $20M sale-leaseback of Union City facility and $5M convertible note financing.
- Proposed merger with Motiv Electric Trucks to accelerate growth, with $20M post-close debt financing available.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 sales: $2.4M (down 4% YoY), cost of sales: $10.1M (up 53% YoY due to inventory reserves).
- Operating expenses decreased by $1.2M YoY, net loss narrowed to $7.8M (from $25.1M YoY).
- Recognized $13.8M gain from Union City sale-leaseback and $4.8M from Tropos agreement termination.
- Cash balance: $38.2M (up from $4.6M YoY) due to Motiv-related financing.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **State Incentives**: Beyond California, seeing traction in Washington and New York; W56 step vans achieve 55-65% total cost of ownership reduction.
- **Cost Trends 2026**: Bill of materials and labor costs expected to decline with production scale; 2026 W56 launch targeting $85,000 price reduction and 120-mile range.
- **Production Efficiency**: Achieved zero post-production touch-ups on recent builds, with de-escalator clauses in supplier contracts for volume discounts.

Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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