Harbinger launches cabover work truck as hybrid and electric

INDIANAPOLIS—Harbinger Motors might be more well-known as the producer of electric step vans, but the young company’s product portfolio is growing. The startup OEM is launching a new model, the HC Series Cab, here at Work Truck Week 2026, adding a medium-duty low-cab-forward to its lineup. 

The HC Series Cab is “a new breed of medium-duty, low cab forward,” Harbinger said in a release, and the vehicle is now available for order as both an electric and plug-in hybrid.

The HC Series “is engineered around what customers care about most: lower operating costs, higher uptime, safety, and greater productivity,” Harbinger CEO John Harris said during a press conference.

The new model is designed for “limitless configurations” to meet the needs of fleets of all shapes, sizes, and applications. The design enables buyers to upfit the HC Series as a stake bed, box truck, flatbed, and more. Its cabover design also enables a tighter wheelcut for urban maneuvering and allows operators to carry more cargo with a shorter wheelbase.

What to expect in the Harbinger HC Series

The Harbinger HC Series comes in two powertrains: battery electric and extended-range hybrid. It offers greater maneuverability than other Harbinger models and conventional cabs, with a turning diameter of 42 ft. It features an independent front suspension for a smooth ride.

The range-extended hybrid powertrain pairs a gasoline engine to the EV battery, enabling a total range of about 500 miles. The gasoline engine kicks in to power the battery once its charge gets low. The engine also supports a power take-off to power upfit equipment. Further, Harbinger introduced its onboard AC inverter in the HC Series, which delivers up to 15 kilowatts of “exportable power on both EV and hybrid models,” Harbinger said in a release.

The Harbinger HC Series features a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 lb. While Harbinger did not specify the vehicle’s payload capacity, it did announce a capacity that’s “competitive” to other leading vehicles in the same segment. A low frame height of roughly 29 in. when fully loaded “increases the speed of entry, exits, and loading,” Harbinger stated.

Much like the Harbinger Step Van, Harbinger builds the HC Series fully in-house with Harbinger-designed and Harbinger-produced components, from the brakes to the powertrain. This keeps costs low and allows Harbinger to share components across vehicle platforms, streamlining service and maintenance, according to the company.

What’s more, Harbinger’s HC Series will include advanced driver assistance systems, including automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and more. These features improve safety and are made possible through Harbinger’s recent acquisition of Phantom AI.

“But safety is only part of the solution,” Fred DePerez, Harbinger SVP of sales and marketing, said during the presentation. “These systems reduce driver workload and improve driver experience. In commercial vehicles, especially with hundreds of stops per day, safety and efficiency for repetitive maneuvers are critical.”

What’s more, Harbinger tests its vehicles in demanding climates—having tested its vehicles in the cold winters of New Zealand. This is significant, considering the many questions that still surround EV performance in cold weather. Additionally, this allows the company to ensure its vehicles perform well in Canada, where it has recently announced a sales expansion. 

The new Harbinger HC Series is now available for orders and starts at around $110,000.