Shipping company estimated to save US$800 million in fuel and avoid 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions over vehicles’ 20-year lifespans

FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from California-based manufacturer, Harbinger, in a deal worth more than US$300 million, Some are bound for Canadian roads by the end of 2027.

Harbinger says the vehicles will serve FedEx pickup and delivery operations in the United States and Canada. The order includes a mix of models from Harbinger’s lineup.

The Canadian dealer for Harbinger, Kaizen Automotive Group, will support this country’s portion of the fleet and rollout. Harbinger plans to build and deliver all 2,000 vehicles in roughly 18 months.

In an email to Electric Autonomy, a spokesperson for FedEx said the “specific deployment plans, including the number of vehicles that will operate in Canada, are still being finalized.”

Significant fuel savings

The trucks will serve as “one-for-one replacements” for conventional vehicles, the manufacturer said.

Harbinger estimates each vehicle will save about US$20,000 a year in fuel compared with the diesel truck it replaces, the 2,000 vehicles will save US$800 million in fuel costs over a 20-year service life and, based on current published data from the U.S. Department of Energy, will avoid more than 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions over their operating lives.

“The transportation industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and electrification is set to play a pivotal role in the future of commercial fleets,” said Vinay D’Souza, senior vice-president of global assets and infrastructure for FedEx, in a statement.

“This order with Harbinger helps us advance that transition, allowing us to build a more modern, efficient and intelligent fleet that meets the evolving needs of our customers, our team members, and our global operations.”

A history of electrification

Here in Canada, FedEx first introduced a fleet of cargo e-bikes in Toronto in 2020.

In 2021, FedEx pledged to convert its pickup and delivery fleet to all-electric by 2040.

In July 2022, FedEx Ground subcontractor, Cutone Transport, took delivery of Xos electric step vans in the Toronto area.

In June 2023, the company unveiled its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 vans at its Toronto depot. Most operate in Toronto, with others in Montreal and Surrey, B.C.

In December 2025, FedEx co-led Harbinger’s US$160-million Series C funding round and placed a first order for 53 Class 5 and Class 6 electric platforms. Harbinger had begun selling in Canada earlier in October 2025.

Up for awards

In its latest annual filing, the company said its global ground fleet exceeds 180,000 motorized vehicles, of which nearly 9,500 are electric.

FedEx is a finalist for the Canadian Clean Fleet Awards, with winners being announced on Nov. 4 in Mississauga, Ont. The awards are presented by Electric Autonomy and the Pembina Institute.