Harbinger Motors

Industry: Electric Vehicle (EV) Chassis for Commercial Fleets
Founders: John Harris
Invested: 2025
Location: Garden Grove, California
Status: Invested

Harbinger Motors is on a mission to transform the commercial vehicle industry by delivering purpose-built, medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicle platforms that combine best-in-class performance, durability, and cost competitiveness - helping fleets accelerate electrification while lowering total cost of ownership.

Founded by John Harris, Phillip Weicker, and Will Eberts, the company leverages deep expertise in EV, battery, and drivetrain systems to design and manufacture vertically integrated electric chassis in the United States that can serve a wide range of applications from delivery vans to specialty vehicles.

Harbinger’s focused approach to medium-duty electrification has attracted major strategic partners and investors, culminating in a $160 million Series C round co-led by FedEx, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund and THOR Industries, with participation from several long-term backers, and an initial commercial order from FedEx for Class 5 and Class 6 electric vehicles - underscoring strong market validation for its innovative platform.

CeleresInvestments has been a minority shareholder since the Series C.

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