Sep 20, 2023, 11:00 ET
Garden Grove, Calif. (July 17, 2023) – Harbinger Motors Inc., a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today the relocation of its headquarters to the Central Industrial District in the city of Garden Grove.
Since its founding in 2021, Harbinger has grown rapidly in size to more than 65 employees. This relocation, which quintuples Harbinger’s physical footprint, will enable the company to significantly scale its headcount and development activities and represents the kickoff to Harbinger’s next chapter as it sets sight towards putting its revolutionary product on the road in 2024.
Harbinger’s initial product line consists of an electric stripped chassis and cab chassis that is designed to meet the rigorous performance, durability, and lifespan requirements of Class 4 to Class 6 specialty and commercial vehicles. The new facility will be used for research and development, chassis assembly, and battery pack manufacturing, in addition to serving as the company’s principal headquarters.
“The team at Harbinger is thrilled to move into our new headquarters in Garden Grove,” said John Harris, CEO and co-founder of Harbinger. “Our business model is centered around a vertically-integrated approach to development and manufacturing which allows us to produce vehicles with improved performance at reduced cost to the end consumer. This new facility will give us the space and flexibility that the company needs to advance our vehicle and component development programs and continue on the path to full-scale production. We look forward to bringing Harbinger EVs to the streets of Garden Grove.”
Rexford Industrial has undertaken a repositioning project of the existing 120,000 square-foot building, accompanied by a substantial addition of 45,171 square feet of improvements to the Class-A building with an additional 20,000 square feet of improvements planned by Harbinger. Project management for the buildout will be overseen by Savills Corporate Managing Director Zane Keith.
“Harbinger is a true disruptor in the EV industry with whom our team has enjoyed working with since shortly after the founding of the company,” said Savills Vice Chairman Taylor Wood. “We are excited to see their continued success as the senior leadership at Harbinger has established a team of experts who will propel them to the forefront of commercial vehicle electrification. The opportunity in Garden Grove checked all the boxes for Harbinger as the building was recently repositioned along with additional electrical power capacity and can be constructed into a first-class facility housing its corporate headquarters, early production, and research and development teams. Its new headquarters will be a true innovation hub for Harbinger as the company grows its presence in California and throughout the country.”
Recognizing the far-reaching impact of this development, the City of Garden Grove is equally as excited about the positive outcomes it will bring to the local economy, including new jobs. With Harbinger establishing its headquarters in Garden Grove, the city anticipates numerous new employment opportunities. Moreover, this venture aligns seamlessly with Garden Grove’s vision of fostering technologies that reduce dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. The Office of Economic Development in Garden Grove remains dedicated to attracting new technology and renewable energy companies, underscoring the city’s commitment to sustainable progress.
About Harbinger
Harbinger is an electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial and speciality vehicle applications, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium relative to gas and diesel alternatives. Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.