Los Angeles-based EV startup Harbinger has introduced its second vehicle, the HC Series Cab, a medium-duty work truck. Available as an all-electric vehicle or a hybrid with up to 500 miles of range, this truck offers easy entry, a tight turning radius, and customizable chassis options for various upfits, such as cargo boxes or flatbeds. Pricing remains undisclosed.
“For too long, fleets have had to compromise between payload, maneuverability, range, and onboard capability,” stated Harbinger’s co-founder and CEO, John Harris. “We engineered this platform to outperform legacy diesel options while unlocking new advantages through electrification and our range-extended hybrid system to enable real work in the field.”
Founded in 2022, Harbinger has progressed rapidly, raising $100 million in a Series B round in January 2025, followed by a $160 million Series C in November. Notable customers include FedEx and RV-builder THOR Industries, attracted by its larger truck chassis options, which can also operate as all-electric or range-extended hybrids.
Harbinger is expanding beyond truck chassis, launching energy storage products with Airstream as its first customer, and acquiring autonomous vehicle software company Phantom AI in February. Despite many EV startups failing recently, Harris emphasized maintaining focus and confidence in Harbinger’s commitments.
Diversifying business lines is a strategic move to build a stable, long-term company resilient to market fluctuations. While the U.S. electric passenger vehicle market faces challenges, Harris advocates for EVs and hybrids in commercial trucking due to lower ownership costs and reduced maintenance. Though 2025 revenue figures remain undisclosed, sales reportedly surpassed the entire electric truck market in 2024.
Being vertically integrated, Harbinger leverages internal suppliers for batteries, motors, suspension, and axles. “We built these verticals of what I think of as our own in-house suppliers,” Harris explained.