Attention new and used EV dealerships, electricity companies, NGOs, charities and community groups across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario – June 3, 2024 Electricity Canada and Plug’n Drive are pleased to announce nominations have opened for the 2024 Canadian Electric Vehicle (EV) Awards Program, now in its eleventh year.
New and used EV dealerships, electricity companies, NGOs, charities and community groups across Canada are invited to self-nominate for the following awards for outstanding sales, leadership, excellence or innovation demonstrated in the 2023 calendar year:
- Leading Electric Vehicle Dealership Award – for Canadian car dealerships excelling in the sale and promotion of new fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars. Online Nomination Form.
- Mike Brigham Used Electric Vehicle Dealership Award – for car dealerships excelling in the sale and promotion of used fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars. Online Nomination Form
- Tom Mitchell Electric Vehicle Leadership Award – for Canadian electricity companies demonstrating outstanding leadership in the promotion or advancement of electric vehicle adoption. Online Nomination Form
- Electric Vehicle Awareness Award – for Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), charities or community groups demonstrating outstanding leadership in the promotion or advancement of electric vehicle adoption. Online Nomination Form
Canada’s electricity grid operators have long been focused on modernizing the grid in anticipation of the transition to clean transportation. Not only is the adoption of EVs vital for meeting climate targets and promoting sustainable transportation, EVs have a crucial role to play for the increasing integration of renewable energy and energy storage solutions on Canada’s smart grid.
”We recognize that the experience of the consumer is key to the sale of EVs and the acceleration of the transition to a clean transportation sector,” said Francis Bradley, President and CEO of Electricity Canada. “It is inspiring to have an awards program that identifies and rewards exemplary efforts to make it easier for consumers to choose EVs powered by Canada’s clean and reliable electricity.”
In December 2023, Canada introduced a sales mandate for 100% zero emission light duty vehicles by 2035, with an interim target of 20% by 2026.
“Meeting Canada’s sales targets for EVs is going to take a lot of hard work and innovation across the board,“ said Cara Clairman, Plug’n Drive’s President and CEO. “These awards recognize success among the industry players, as well as the EV advocacy groups, communities, and car dealerships on the frontlines addressing consumer questions and concerns one person at a time.”
“We are proud to be a sponsor of the Canadian Electric Vehicle Awards Program,” says Ian Jack, Vice President, Public Affairs at the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). “We believe in the power of celebrating those who educate and guide Canadians as we continue on the path to accessible, affordable, practical, and reliable EVs for drivers.”
Nominations will be evaluated by an external judging committee comprised of Canadian EV experts drawn from industry, non-profit organizations, government, and the media.
Nominations will close on July 16, 2024. For more information and to access the online nomination forms for each award: Electric Vehicle Awards Program.
The winners will be announced at the Awards luncheon on September 12, 2024 in Halifax at EVVE 2024, Canada’s biggest electric vehicle event held annually by Electric Mobility Canada, the hosting sponsor of the Awards program.
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About Electricity Canada
Founded in 1891, Electricity Canada (formerly the Canadian Electricity Association) is the national forum and voice of the evolving and innovative electricity business in Canada. The Association supports, through its advocacy efforts, the regional, national, and international success of its members. Electricity Canada members generate, transmit, and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional customers across Canada. Members include integrated electric utilities, independent power producers, transmission and distribution companies, power marketers, manufacturers and suppliers of materials, technology, and services. Electricity Canada is the national voice for sustainable electricity for its members and the customers they serve as the country works towards a Net Zero by 2050 future. Visit www.electricity.ca.
About CAA
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is a federation of eight Clubs providing over 7 million Members with exceptional emergency roadside service, complete automotive and travel services, Member savings and comprehensive insurance services. CAA also advocates on issues of concern to its Members and all Canadians, including road safety, the environment, mobility, infrastructure, and consumer protection. Visit www.caa.ca.
About Plug’n Drive
Plug’n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of an electrified transportation sector. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier. Since 2011, we have made incredible strides in our mission through a variety of consumer education programs, including the launch of the world’s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) in Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Roadshow event series as well as the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. For more information about Plug’n Drive’s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca and sign up for our newsletter. Join Plug’n Drive’s EV Owners Club. Join our community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
For more information please contact:
Alan Downward,
Communications and Project Coordinator
Plug’n Drive
(647) 449-9715