2,000 new electric trucks for FedEx’s fleet
The U.S. logistics company FedEx placed a record order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty trucks worth over $300 million with Harbinger. This move accelerates FedEx’s efforts to electrify its fleet significantly.
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FedEx was already involved as a co-lead investor in a $160 million financing round for Harbinger at the beginning of 2025 and equipped its fleet with vehicles from the commercial vehicle manufacturer. Now, with an additional 2,000 vehicles worth $300 million (approximately 266 million euros), this represents what Harbinger calls the largest committed order for electric trucks in history. These are models from the U.S. Class 5 and Class 6 categories, with permissible gross weights ranging from 7.25 to 11.79 tons. The manufacturer has not disclosed details about the propulsion system of these medium-heavy electric trucks.
The electric delivery vehicles will replace diesel-powered models in the future and could reduce FedEx’s fleet costs by $40 million per year, according to Harbinger’s calculations. Since the vehicles are designed to last 20 years, this would result in total savings of around $800 million. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Energy, the commercial vehicle manufacturer estimates that the 2,000 new electric trucks will save more than 1.7 million tons of CO2 over their 20-year lifespan.
In addition to cost and environmental benefits, the new vehicles are also designed to offer improved comfort and safety. An enhanced suspension system along with optimized handling characteristics are intended to reduce rapid fatigue. The manufacturer also highlights good steering feedback and improved maneuverability with a smaller turning radius of about 12.8 meters. Furthermore, the vehicles are equipped with advanced safety and assistance systems.
The ordered vehicles will be used for FedEx’s pickup and delivery service in the United States and Canada. FedEx aims to fully electrify this service by 2040. Deliveries are scheduled for late 2027, with Canadian deliveries supported by the local Harbinger dealer, Kaizen Automotive Group.
