FedEx is making a major addition to its electric delivery fleet, ordering 2,000 all-electric medium-duty trucks from Harbinger in a deal worth more than US$300 million.
The trucks are planned for delivery by the end of 2027 and will be deployed in pickup-and-delivery operations across Canada and the United States.
According to Harbinger’s announcement, its Canadian dealer, Kaizen Automotive Group, will support the Canadian portion of the rollout. Neither company has said how many of the 2,000 trucks will be deployed in Canada.
The order includes a mix of models from Harbinger’s all-electric lineup, with each truck serving as a one-for-one replacement for a conventional vehicle. Harbinger plans to build and deliver all 2,000 trucks within approximately 18 months.
The new order expands an existing relationship between the two companies. FedEx has already deployed Harbinger vehicles in its network and previously co-led the automaker’s $160 million Series C funding round.
“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,” said Paul Melander, FedEx senior vice president of safety and transportation and a member of Harbinger’s board of directors.
Harbinger estimates each electric truck can reduce diesel fuel costs by an average of US$20,000 per year compared with the diesel vehicle it replaces.
The medium-duty trucks are designed around a 20-year service life. Harbinger also claims an industry-leading 42-foot turning diameter, aimed at making the trucks easier to maneuver on tight residential and city streets.
The deal adds another significant fleet electrification project involving Canadian operations. FedEx Express Canada has previously added electric delivery vehicles to its fleet, while the broader shift toward commercial EVs has seen growing interest from Canadian fleet operators and a number of sizeable electric truck orders announced in recent years.
Harbinger says the FedEx deal is believed to be one of the largest binding orders for electric medium or heavy-duty trucks to date.
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