Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, has expanded its operations into Canada, making its full lineup available across all provinces and territories. The move positions the company to support fleet operators in meeting Canada’s increasingly stringent zero-emission vehicle mandates.
The initial launch focuses on electric step vans, with additional vehicle variants planned for delivery vans, walk-in trucks, municipal fleets, and emergency response applications. Vehicles are available through Safetek Specialty Vehicles, and federal and provincial incentives through Canada’s iMHZEV program can provide up to CAD 100,000 per vehicle.
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“The industry reception to Harbinger vehicles to date demonstrates a strong appetite for durable, affordable and environmentally friendly alternatives to supplement gas and diesel fleets,” said John Harris, CEO of Harbinger. “Our vehicles not only help Canadian companies meet these mandates, but they are also best-in-class medium-duty vehicles.”
Harbinger’s vehicles are purpose-built for electric operation, rather than adapted from combustion platforms. The company vertically integrates powertrain, battery, steering, and braking systems to ensure reliability, safety, and lower total cost of ownership. Cold-weather testing in New Zealand has validated performance under extreme winter conditions, preparing the vehicles for Canada’s climate.
Key specifications include wheelbases of 158″, 178″, and 208″; battery options ranging from 140 kWh to 210 kWh; driving ranges from 225 km to 338 km (140–210 miles); torque of up to 13,400 lb-ft at the wheel; and a turning diameter of 12.8 meters aided by independent front suspension. Both fully electric and plug-in hybrid models are offered, with hybrid variants providing up to 804 km (500 miles) of range for longer routes.
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Phillip Weicker, Co-Founder and CTO of Harbinger, said: “When we founded Harbinger, our goal was to build the best medium-duty vehicles—and they just happen to be electric.” The vehicles also come with a 10-year warranty covering battery, motor, and frame, with five years of full vehicle coverage. Upfitters including Morgan Olson and Utilimaster will support Canadian customers with fleet-specific configurations.
Harbinger’s Canadian launch arrives as federal mandates require 35% of all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, with a target of 100% by 2040, underlining the growing demand for reliable and cost-effective electric fleet solutions.
