 
    Workhorse Receives IRS Approval for Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit     CINCINNATI – September 12, 2023 – Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the  Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission  commercial vehicles, today announced that it has received IRS approval as a qualified manufacturer for  the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit as defined in 30D(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. With this  approval, Workhorse customers are eligible to receive up to a $40,000 credit for deliveries of all  Workhorse vehicles in 2023 and beyond.     “We are focused on leading the transition to commercial EVs to make last-mile delivery more efficient and  less harmful to the environment and are pleased that the IRS recognizes the inherent sustainability of our  commercial EVs,” said Workhorse CEO Rick Dauch. “We look forward to providing this credit to our  customers as we deliver our all electric, dependable, high quality commercial vehicles.”    Workhorse will be listed as a Qualified Manufacturer on the IRS Qualified Manufactured index on  IRS.gov. Additional information on commercial clean vehicle tax credit can be found here.     About Workhorse Group Inc.  Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground and air-based electric vehicles to the  last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high  performance, battery-electric trucks and drones. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time  telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet  operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the  movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For additional  information visit workhorse.com.    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS  This press release contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve  risks and uncertainties.  These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S.  Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this document, the words “anticipate,”  “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “will,” and “continue” and similar expressions are intended to  identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. For a  further description of the risks and uncertainties relating to the business of the Company in general, see  the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the  quarters ended March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the  date hereof. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or  revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations  with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is  based, except as required by law.    Media Contact:  Aaron Palash / Greg Klassen  Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher  212-355-4449    Investor Relations Contact:  Matt Glover and Tom Colton  Gateway Investor Relations  949-574-3860  [email protected]