Harbinger lands $300M-plus FedEx order for 2,000 EV trucks

The new trucks will replace conventional vehicles one for one. The order covers a mix of models from Harbinger’s all-electric lineup, though the announcement did not say how many of each FedEx bought. FedEx is working toward an all-electric parcel pickup and delivery fleet by 2040.

“Electrifying a fleet at this scale requires vehicles that can perform the work our robust operations demand while also delivering meaningful economic benefits,” Melander said.

Harbinger estimates each of its trucks cuts fuel costs by an average of $20,000 a year compared with the diesel vehicle it replaces. The company engineers its trucks for a 20-year service life, matching the typical life of Class 5 and Class 6 medium-duty trucks.

On those assumptions, 2,000 trucks in a single North American fleet would save about $40 million in fuel a year, according to Harbinger, or $800 million over 20 years.

Using published Department of Energy data, Harbinger also estimates that replacing 2,000 diesel trucks will avoid more than 1.7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the vehicles’ operating lives.

The trucks have improved suspension and handling to reduce fatigue, along with advanced driver assistance technology, according to Harbinger. The company lists a 42-foot turning diameter, which it says makes the trucks easier to maneuver on tight city and residential streets.

Kaizen Automotive Group, Harbinger’s Canadian dealer, will support the Canadian portion of the deployment.

“Expanding our deployment of Harbinger vehicles gives us an opportunity to continue making progress toward our fleet electrification goals while reducing fuel and operating costs,” Melander said.