Electric medium-duty truck maker Harbinger is entering the Canadian market.
Its trucks are available to order across all Canadian provinces and territories, with dealer Safetek Specialty Vehicles representing the brand.
Harbinger’s platform supports walk-in van, box truck, delivery van and disaster response applications, among others. Canadian availability will begin with electric step vans with more variants to follow, the company said in a release.
“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, Harbinger. “The need for EV options is amplified in Canada, where federal EV mandates are more aggressive. Our vehicles not only help Canadian companies meet these mandates, but they are also best-in-class medium-duty vehicles.”
“As a Canadian who has worked my entire career in the automotive and EV space, selling vehicles in Canada is a milestone for me,” said Phillip Weicker, co-founder and chief technology officer, Harbinger. “When we founded Harbinger, our goal was to build the best medium-duty vehicles and they just happen to be electric.”
The company says it extensively tested its vehicles in cold weather climates. Harbinger produces its own electric chassis, including the powertrain, battery system, steering and brakes. It claims this gives it an advantage over electrifying a gas or diesel platform.
Once assembled, the chassis is delivered to dealers or customers who work with a third party to upfit the body. Morgan Olson and Utilimaster have been named third party upfitters for Harbinger step vans in the Canadian market.
The trucks are backed by a 10-year warranty on the battery, motor and frame, and five years of coverage on the full vehicle.
Wheelbases of 158, 178 and 208 inches are available with power ratings from 140 kWh to 210 kWh (225-338 km of range). Harbinger says electric vehicles are a fit for about 80% of medium-duty applications today, particularly those focused on final-mile deliveries.
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