FedEx orders 2,000 Harbinger electric trucks in $300 million deal
FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty trucks from US manufacturer Harbinger, in a deal worth more than $300 million. The vehicles will replace conventional trucks in pickup and delivery operations across the United States and Canada, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027.
FedEx is significantly scaling up the electrification of its North American pickup and delivery fleet with an order for 2,000 all-electric trucks from US manufacturer Harbinger.
The agreement is worth more than $300 million, with all vehicles expected to be built and delivered within approximately 18 months and deployment completed by the end of 2027. The trucks will operate across the United States and Canada and will replace conventional vehicles on a one-for-one basis.
Harbinger describes the transaction as one of the largest binding orders for electric medium- or heavy-duty trucks to date. The order includes a mix of models from the manufacturer’s all-electric line-up, although the companies have not disclosed the precise breakdown.
From 53 trucks to 2,000
The size of the new agreement is particularly significant when compared with the companies’ previous collaboration. In November 2025, FedEx placed an initial order for 53 Harbinger electric vehicles, comprising Class 5 and Class 6 models. At the same time, the logistics group co-led a $160 million Series C funding round for the California-based manufacturer.
The latest order therefore follows an initial deployment of Harbinger vehicles within the FedEx network rather than representing a first trial of the technology.
“Electrifying a fleet at this scale requires vehicles that can perform the work our robust operations demand while also delivering meaningful economic benefits,” said Paul Melander, Senior Vice President Safety & Transportation at FedEx and a member of Harbinger’s Board of Directors.
Harbinger estimates $40 million in annual fuel savings
Harbinger’s business case for electrification places considerable emphasis on operating costs. The manufacturer estimates that each electric truck can reduce fuel expenditure by an average of $20,000 per year compared with the diesel vehicle it replaces.
On that basis, a fleet of 2,000 vehicles could generate approximately $40 million in fuel savings annually. Harbinger extends the calculation to $800 million over the trucks’ expected 20-year service life. These figures are manufacturer estimates and will naturally depend on actual mileage, energy prices and operating conditions.
The vehicles are designed specifically for urban and regional commercial operations. Harbinger highlights suspension and handling aimed at reducing driver fatigue, advanced driver assistance systems and a 42-foot (12.8-metre) turning diameter, intended to improve manoeuvrability on city and residential streets.
