Harbinger Unveils Revolutionary 500-Mile Range Hybrid Commercial Vehicle at ACT Expo 2025

April 29, 2025
Harbinger Unveils Revolutionary 500-Mile Range Hybrid Commercial Vehicle at ACT Expo 2025
  • All chassis and components are manufactured in-house at Harbinger's facility in Garden Grove, California, allowing the company to maintain a vertically integrated process that controls costs and mitigates tariff impacts.

  • This innovative hybrid model features a gas-powered range extender that charges the battery, ensuring extended operational capabilities for commercial fleets.

  • Harbinger has partnered with Panasonic Energy as its official battery cell supplier, initially sourcing from Japan but planning to localize sourcing from Panasonic's new facility in De Soto, Kansas.

  • The announcement was made by Harbinger CEO John Harris at the ACT Expo 2025, where he emphasized the vehicle's versatility for various commercial applications.

  • Designed as a stripped chassis, Harbinger's platform is suitable for a range of medium-duty applications, including delivery vans, box trucks, recreational vehicles, and emergency response vehicles.

  • Harbinger has launched a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid medium-duty commercial vehicle that integrates an electric drivetrain with a gasoline-powered range extender, achieving an impressive range of up to 500 miles between charges.

  • Pre-orders for the vehicle are currently being accepted, with initial deliveries expected to commence in 2026.

  • The vehicle boasts impressive performance metrics, producing up to 1,140 lb-ft of torque and 440 horsepower, and supports rapid DC Fast Charging, allowing an 80% charge in just one hour.

  • It features a low-emission 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine, paired with an 800V generator and a 50-gallon fuel tank, with battery options available at 140 kWh or 175 kWh.

  • The in-house design, engineering, and assembly processes at Harbinger's facility contribute to lower costs and reduced uncertainties related to tariffs.

  • Customers will have the option to choose between the two battery systems, enhancing the vehicle's adaptability to meet diverse fleet needs.

  • This first-of-its-kind series hybrid vehicle is set to revolutionize medium-duty fleets by offering a unique combination of electric and gas-powered capabilities.

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