Electric Autonomy  ×  Pembina Institute

Canada's Award
for Fleet Electrification.

The first independent, national program recognizing commercial fleets going electric — and the partners who got them there.

In partnership with
Pembina InstituteGeotabPropulsion Québec
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Be Part of the Movement

This year's nominees showcase the substantial progress, investment and innovation being made by Canadian fleets in electrification. Join these leading commercial operators this November as the industry gathers to celebrate and honour their accomplishments in driving zero-emission transport forward.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this inaugural event and support their efforts.

2026 awards timeline

Honouring the Leaders

AprilNominations opened
JulyNominations closed
August/SeptemberShortlist announced
November 4Winners celebrated at the live gala
Zero-emissions progress

The 2026 Nominees

This year's nominated fleets stretch across the country and nearly every corner of the economy. Here's the field at a glance.

25,000+
vehicles operated nationally by this year's applicants
350+
more EVs on order for 2026
76%
are large enterprises of 100+ employees
6,500+
vehicles in the largest nominated fleet
75%
of fleets with charging in place have DC fast charging in the mix
7
provinces represented — plus national and cross-border operations
The sectors they move
Big & bulky deliveryFood & beverage distributionConsumer goods distributionSmall-parcel deliveryTechnician & service fleetsWaste & recyclingPorts & terminalsHealthcareLandscapingShared mobility
Not Just a Certificate

What Winning Means

01

National Coverage

Winners are celebrated in person at our annual fall awards event and featured across Electric Autonomy's national platform — promoted through our channels and those of our partners.

02

A Winner's Seal

Winning fleets and their partners will be able to license a winner's seal to use on their vehicles, website, social and more.

03

Partners Win Too

Every supplier, installer and partner named in an application is credited alongside the winning fleet. The whole team gets the recognition it deserves.

04

Recognition That Counts

No pay-to-play. Your recognition means something for RFPs, investors, boards, clients and customers.

Who It's For

All Sizes. All Sectors.

  • Canadian-based fleet operators, any size
  • Any sector — logistics, delivery, construction, utilities, healthcare, and more
  • Light, medium, heavy-duty, and specialized vehicles
  • Battery electric (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV)
  • Non-road EVs: terminal tractors, mining trucks, construction equipment
  • EV sector partners applying on behalf of client fleets
BEV and FCEV only. Plug-in hybrids and alt-fuel vehicles don't count as zero-emission for this program.
Your Impact

The Mission

The Pembina Institute and Electric Autonomy launched the Canadian Clean Fleet Awards to provide the country's leading electric fleets with an independent, credible designation that they can leverage to showcase their achievements with customers and with the public. This program also serves as a resource for the entire ecosystem, identifying some of the best-in-class suppliers and partners who are successfully enabling electrification and sharing key learnings and success stories to help everyone go electric.

Look for the logoCanadian Clean Fleet Awards winner logo
Selection Process

How Winners Are Chosen

Every application is scored independently by the Pembina Institute using a structured framework.

EV Adoption & UsageHighest weight

Proportion of fleet electrified, vehicle classes deployed, mileage, and depth of daily EV use

Energy ManagementSignificant

Smart charging, load management, grid integration, and depot charging infrastructure

InnovationMeaningful

Novel operational approaches and solutions that move the industry forward

Leadership & EngagementMeaningful

Advocacy, working groups, conferences, media, and community contributions

FAQ

Common Questions

Canada's first independent, national recognition program for commercial fleet electrification. It celebrates private-sector fleet operators of every size making real, measurable progress toward zero-emission transportation — and the EV sector partners who enabled their transition. Presented by Electric Autonomy Canada and evaluated independently by the Pembina Institute. Winners are celebrated at our annual fall awards event and featured across Electric Autonomy's national platform.
Electric Autonomy Canada is the country's leading independent media organization covering EV and fleet electrification — a national platform with a real audience of fleet operators, policymakers, and industry professionals. They present the awards, host the annual event, and amplify the stories of winning fleets.

The Pembina Institute is one of Canada's most respected clean energy think-tanks. Pembina independently evaluates every application using a structured, data-driven scorecard with no editorial or commercial influence on who wins. That's what makes the recognition credible: it's earned, not granted.
The Pembina Institute applies the same structured scorecard to every submission. The greatest weight is given to EV Adoption & Usage — how much of your fleet is electrified, across which vehicle classes, and how deeply those vehicles are used. Additional criteria cover Energy Management (smart charging, load management), Innovation, and Leadership & Engagement.
The entry fee covers program administration. It also ensures applicants are genuinely committed. The fees are intentionally low — significantly below comparable industry award programs — to keep the program accessible to fleets of every size, including owner-operators.
Yes — terminal tractors, mining trucks, construction equipment, and low-mileage transport vehicles all qualify. Forklifts and warehouse material-handling equipment do not.
Not in 2026 — this year's program covers private-sector fleets only. A dedicated program for public sector and government fleets is anticipated for 2027. Public transit authorities and municipal fleets are not eligible this cycle. Private sector fleets serving municipalities do qualify in 2026.
Winners will be recognized at our annual fall awards event in 2026. Details on timing and location will be announced once applications close.
Email us at [email protected].
Sponsors & Partners
Presenting PartnerPembina Institute
Gold SponsorGeotab
Supporting PartnerPropulsion Québec
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