Harbinger Secures $160 Million Series C Funding to Propel Medium-Duty Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle manufacturer Harbinger has taken a pivotal step in its expansion journey by securing $160 million in a Series C funding round. The investment, co-led by FedEx, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, and THOR Industries, is set to accelerate the production of Harbinger’s American-made electric and hybrid medium-duty commercial vehicles, aiming to boost their adoption across enterprise fleets.
This funding round has attracted a diverse array of strategic and financial backers. Joining the co-leads are notable investors such as Ridgeline, Tiger Global, Leitmotif, Maniv Mobility, Schematic Ventures, Overture Climate, Ironspring Ventures, ArcTern Ventures, Litquidity Ventures, and The Coca-Cola System Sustainability Fund, managed by Greycroft. With this latest influx of capital, Harbinger’s total funding now stands at $358 million.
FedEx has demonstrated its commitment not just financially but operationally by placing an initial order for 53 electric vehicles from Harbinger. The logistics giant is set to receive chassis ready for upfit by year-end, including both Class 5 and Class 6 models, which align with its network modernization efforts and the shift towards larger-capacity delivery units.
Harbinger distinguishes itself by manufacturing its proprietary electric stripped chassis in-house in the U.S. This vertically integrated approach aids in reducing production costs and offers a robust, purpose-engineered platform specifically for medium-duty applications, unlike adapted combustion vehicle platforms.
Harbinger’s product offerings feature modular battery options, competitive pricing compared to combustion vehicles, and independent front suspension for enhanced handling. The vehicles boast torque levels up to 13,400 pound-feet at the wheel and can be configured for a range of approximately 140 to over 200 miles, suiting various fleet duty cycles.
Emphasizing comfort, durability, and serviceability, Harbinger vehicles are equipped with advanced features such as improved suspension, driver assistance technologies, backup cameras with dynamic trajectory, virtual bumpers, and acoustic vehicle alerting systems. These innovations aim to raise the performance standards in a traditionally stagnant segment.
The funding coincides with THOR Industries’ introduction of the Entegra Coach Embark, the first range-extended electric Class A motorhome built on Harbinger’s chassis. This vehicle offers up to 450 miles of range through a hybrid architecture, utilizing a low-emissions gasoline range extender. The Embark originated from a 2024 collaboration between THOR and Harbinger, recognized as a Fast Company 2025 World Changing Idea.
Harbinger is poised to expand its influence in the burgeoning medium-duty EV sector as more commercial fleets seek reliable domestic manufacturing and optimized vehicles for last-mile delivery and specialized applications. The company is committed to revolutionizing an industry that has seen limited technological advancement for decades.
KEY QUOTES
“FedEx’s participation signals a demand for innovation in the medium-duty truck sector and for an electric model that helps advance business and sustainability goals at the same time. Over the last two decades, medium-duty truck fleets have generally deployed small volumes of demonstration electric trucks. The industry is now ready to move to mass adoption, with Harbinger leading that scale up.” Dipender Saluja, Managing Partner, Capricorn Investment Group’s Technology Impact Fund
“Any vehicle that holds up to our rigorous on-road testing and offers state-of-the-art safety features with lower total cost of ownership is win-win for drivers and for our business. As we work toward a goal to electrify the entire FedEx pickup and delivery fleet by 2040, this trifecta of performance, price, and operational resilience is what we need to be able to continue to scale. We look forward to bringing these Class 5 and 6 units into our fleet and seeing electric medium-duty trucking options like what Harbinger is offering become more accessible in the marketplace for commercial fleets of all sizes.” Paul Melander, Senior Vice President of Safety and Transportation, FedEx
“Harbinger is driving the next generation of medium-duty electric vehicles with a clean-sheet platform designed for optimized fleet performance. The level of investor support we have received reflects strong belief in the practicality of our platform, and our order from FedEx demonstrates that this vision is already taking shape in the market.” John Harris, Co-Founder and CEO, Harbinger
“We are excited to be delivering an industry-leading electric vehicle to the market while keeping all core manufacturing activities here in the U.S. Thanks to our exceptional U.S. workforce and resilient supply chain, we are building high-quality vehicles with a level of U.S. content that is rare in the trucking industry today. Our early decision to focus on building onshore manufacturing capacity has been key to achieving a smooth volume ramp-up despite the volatile trade environment we have experienced this year.” Gilbert Passin, Chief Production Officer, Harbinger
“Harbinger’s proven execution and breakthrough technology are helping us accelerate long-term innovation at THOR. This additional investment reflects THOR’s commitment to innovate and bring clean motoring to the RV industry. The launch of the Entegra Coach Embark RV represents the next phase of a deep collaboration with Harbinger and reflects our commitment to offer innovative best-in-class RVing experiences to our customers while creating real, sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace.” Todd Woelfer, Chief Operating Officer, THOR Industries
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