Celebrating fleet operators making outstanding progress towards zero-emission transportation and the partners enabling their transition.
Why Enter?
Presented by Electric Autonomy in partnership with the Pembina Institute, the Canadian Clean Fleet Awards is an independent, national program showcasing Canadian fleet operators of every size and sector, from small delivery businesses to national logistics companies.
Additionally, it will recognize the work of the EV sector partners who enabled the achievement, including charging infrastructure providers, engineering and design consultants, charging installers, OEM representatives, fleet management companies, charging software providers and other industry partners.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligibility is open to Canada-based fleet operators:
- Of all sizes and vehicle classes
- Operating fully electric or hydrogen vehicles as part of your fleet
- Able to share data on your electrification progress (see “How to Apply” below)
The application window closes on June 8, 2026.
If you are a supplier or vendor who has worked in support of an organization’s electrification process, you can apply on their behalf (with the organization’s consent). See the “FAQs” section for details.
All submissions will be evaluated independently by the Pembina Institute using a structured scoring framework.
Private sector fleets are eligible to apply in 2026; we anticipate honouring public sector and government fleets with another program in 2027.
How to Apply
The awards application takes about 20 minutes and builds a detailed snapshot of the fleet’s electrification progress. Before starting, you’ll need to gather the following information, whether you are applying for your own fleet or on behalf of a client fleet:
- The fleet’s total vehicle count and types (light-, medium- and heavy-duty, and specialized vehicles) across all fuel sources, including electric, diesel, hydrogen, gas and alternative fuels
- The number of zero-emission vehicles currently deployed or on order, by class of vehicle. Note that the awards only consider battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles as zero-emissions. This program does not include plug-in hybrids, hybrids or alternative fuel vehicles as zero-emission vehicles.
- Mileage figures (daily / yearly) for electrified fleet vehicles and for the fleet as a whole
- Details about the funding of electric vehicle acquisition (leasing versus buying, a list of grant or incentive programs)
- Charging infrastructure details, i.e. chargers installed or planned, including type, capacity and location (depot, public or mixed)
- Basic details on charging routines and use of smart charging, load management and other software or grid programs
- Contacts for any supplier, vendor, consultant or partner that played a significant role in your project
- Any additional information to complete your electrification story, such as any organizational wins or unique operational challenges addressed as a result of electrification
- The organization’s public engagement around fleet electrification, such as participating in working groups, speaking at conferences or even posting your story on social media
You will also need to pay the entry fee by credit card before completing the submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to apply or nominate?
Yes. There is an application fee of CA$85 for organizations of 20 or fewer employees, or CA$175 for those of 21 or more employees, payable via the application process. These are early-bird rates — the fees will rise to CA$125 and CA$225, respectively, after May 22, 2026. Applications must be submitted by June 8, 2026.
What types of fleets are eligible for the Clean Fleet Awards?
Any Canadian-based organization that operates a vehicle fleet and has taken steps toward electrification can apply, with a few exceptions: public transit authorities, municipal fleets and food delivery/ride hailing drivers or organizations are not eligible. Fleet size is not a barrier to entry: owner-operators are welcome to apply, and all submissions are assessed according to each organization’s scale and operations.
Who evaluates the applications, and what criteria will be applied?
All submissions will be independently evaluated by the Pembina Institute based on a defined set of criteria. The greatest weight is placed on EV adoption and usage. The data will be normalized to account for differences in fleet size and vehicle classes, recognizing that heavy-duty vehicles are significantly more challenging to electrify than light-duty vehicles. Additional consideration is given to engagement and leadership, innovation and energy management practices.
What kinds of organizations can nominate a fleet?
Suppliers, charging infrastructure providers and installers, engineering and design consultants, OEM representatives, fleet management companies, charging software providers, utilities and other industry partners are invited to submit an application on behalf of the fleets they’ve helped electrify. Nominated fleets must consent to their nomination before the application is submitted. Partners will be listed in the winning entries.
Can a supplier apply on behalf of more than one fleet?
Yes, a supplier or partner can apply for any number of fleets.
Can a fleet apply directly and be nominated by a supplier?
Ideally, fleets and their nominating partners or suppliers will collaborate on a single application. If two applications are submitted for a single fleet, these will be combined by the content administrators.
When will the award winners be announced?
We plan to announce the 2026 Clean Fleet Awards in fall 2026.
Do you have a question we didn’t answer?
Contact us at [email protected].
About Us
Electric Autonomy Canada is a leading independent media organization dedicated to covering the electrification of transportation. Electric Autonomy tracks clean mobility policy, fleet transition and the EV industry across Canada through original reporting, research and analysis, and the Canadian Clean Fleet Awards are an extension of that editorial mission.
The Pembina Institute is one of Canada’s most respected clean energy think-tanks, conducting independent research and analysis on the country’s transition to low-carbon energy and transportation. Pembina’s involvement ensures that Canadian Clean Fleet Awards recipients are selected through a rigorous, evidence-based process.
