Electric truck manufacturing in Garden Grove, CA, spearheaded by Harbinger
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced a significant milestone in its journey to disrupt the commercial EV market. The company has commenced full-scale production of its American-made medium-duty electric trucks, following a successful testing phase in both Arizona and New Zealand.
This move into production is a testament to the creativity and diligence of Harbinger's team, as stated by John Harris, the company's co-founder and CEO. The company has already produced more than 100 of its electric vehicle chassis, known as "stripped chassis," which serve as the foundation for various vehicles, including box trucks, delivery vans, disaster response units, and recreational vehicles (RVs).
The news of Harbinger's production launch has sparked speculation about potential customers for its medium-duty electric trucks. While the initial customers have not been explicitly confirmed, Harbinger is positioning its vehicles for wide-ranging medium-duty fleet uses, such as delivery, garbage collection, and more. This suggests that potential customers could include companies like FedEx, UPS, and the Postal Service, as mentioned in speculative comments on their technology [1].
Harbinger is the only U.S.-based truck maker that manufactures its drivetrain systems in-house. Each of its platforms includes an in-house engineered electric drivetrain, high-voltage battery system, steering, braking, and other core systems. This in-house manufacturing approach allows Harbinger to maintain control over the quality and cost of its products.
As part of its growth strategy, Harbinger plans to hire an additional 100 employees in 2025 to meet the growing demand for its cost-competitive EVs. The company has also secured an order book of 4,690 vehicles, representing an estimated $500 million in revenue. Notable customers for Harbinger's electric chassis include THOR Industries, ETHERO Truck + Energy, and Bruckner's Truck.
The $100 million Series B funding round announced by Harbinger will further support the company's efforts to expand its production capabilities and accelerate its growth in the commercial EV market. With its focus on cost-competitiveness and in-house manufacturing, Harbinger is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the industry.
[1] Source: Speculative comments on Harbinger's technology found in search results, but no explicit mention of confirmed customer orders or specific initial customers in the available information.
The $100 million Series B funding will bolster Harbinger's production capabilities, propelling its growth in the competitive commercial electric vehicle (EV) industry. With its in-house manufacturing approach and focus on cost-competitiveness, Harbinger's innovations in finance, energy, and technology could attract potential customers such as FedEx, UPS, and the Postal Service, as well as other medium-duty fleet companies in various sectors, like delivery, garbage collection, and more.
