2,000 new electric trucks for the FedEx fleet
US logistics giant FedEx has placed a record order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty delivery vans worth over $300 million with Harbinger. This significantly accelerates FedEx's fleet electrification efforts.
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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 had equipped its fleet with vehicles from the commercial vehicle manufacturer. Now, with 2,000 additional vehicles worth $300 million (~€266 million), Harbinger claims this is the largest binding order of electric trucks in history. The models fall under US Class 5 and Class 6 categories, covering gross vehicle weights from 7.25 to 11.79 tonnes. The manufacturer has not disclosed details about the drivetrain of the medium-duty electric trucks.
The electric delivery vehicles will replace diesel-powered models in the future and could reduce annual costs for the FedEx fleet by $40 million, according to Harbinger’s calculations. Since the vehicles are designed for a 20-year lifespan, this would result in total savings of approximately $800 million. Based on data from the US Department of Energy, the commercial vehicle manufacturer estimates that the 2,000 new electric trucks will save more than 1.7 million tonnes of CO₂ over their 20-year lifespan.
In addition to cost and environmental benefits, the new vehicles are also expected to offer added value in terms of comfort and safety. An improved chassis and optimised handling characteristics are designed to reduce driver fatigue. The manufacturer also highlights the precise steering feedback and enhanced manoeuvrability, with a smaller turning circle of approximately 12.8 m. Furthermore, the vehicles are equipped with advanced safety and assistance systems.
The ordered vehicles will be used for FedEx’s pick-up and delivery service in the USA and Canada. By 2040, FedEx aims to fully electrify this service. Delivery is scheduled to begin at the end of 2027, with support for Canada provided by the Canadian Harbinger dealer, Kaizen Automotive Group.
