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The 2025 Canadian Clean Fleet Awards, a new annual program launched by Electric Autonomy in partnership with the Pembina Institute, has released its shortlist of 26 finalists. Together, these fleets operate more than 51 million all-electric kilometers annually, spanning everything from light-duty vans to heavy-duty Class 8 trucks. The awards, set to be celebrated at a gala in Mississauga on November 4, provide a data-driven snapshot of how Canadian companies are scaling electrification in real-world commercial environments—offering valuable lessons for US fleets eyeing similar transitions.
“The numbers surprised us,” says Ilana Weitzman, VP of Strategic Development, Clean Transportation at Electric Autonomy. “We expected many electric vans and light vehicles, but the shortlist also includes a combined 129 heavy-duty Class 7-8 vehicles.” The finalists include small taxi services, catering companies, large grocers, and national parcel carriers, demonstrating that scale is not a barrier to decarbonization.
The financial benefits are equally compelling. Weitzman notes that fleets are seeing significant fuel savings and revenue from carbon compliance credit generation—for some, “in the millions of dollars.” In the US, where carbon credit markets like California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard are expanding, these examples could accelerate adoption. A recent analysis by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks can achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel as early as 2026 in high-mileage applications, a timeline that aligns with Canadian fleet experiences.
Here are the finalists across 14 categories, with highlights for US fleets:
Yummy Catering (Ontario) runs 14 EVs out of 30 vehicles, covering 600,000 km/year delivering meals to childcare centers. The shift to electric reduced fuel costs by 40% versus diesel, according to company data shared with the awards program.
Why Wait Taxi (Simcoe, Ontario) converted its entire fleet to EVs starting in 2021, relocating its operations to accommodate charging infrastructure. This approach mirrors US taxi companies like those in New York City, where EV conversion rates are accelerating under the city’s green taxi program.
Argo Transit (Toronto) operates 35 all-electric small buses for first/last-mile and on-demand transit in Ontario suburbs. The company was named to Fast Company’s 2025 World Changing Ideas list, highlighting the growing role of electric micro-transit in North America.
Communauto, Canada’s first car-sharing service to add EVs in 2011, now operates over 300 electric passenger vehicles across multiple provinces, representing 4.6% of its fleet. For US car-sharing operators like Zipcar, this model demonstrates how incremental EV adoption can build over time.
Videotron (Montreal) uses electric light vans and trucks for service calls, with over 20% of its fleet now electric. The telco partnered with Polara and Solutions Astus for charging infrastructure, a strategy similar to US telecom fleets like Verizon’s planned 9,500 EV deployment.
Weeve (Montreal) offers a subscription and rental service with 690 EVs out of 870 vehicles across four major cities. The company’s “EV as a service” model is gaining traction in the US, where startups like Autonomy are targeting ride-hailing drivers.
R.R. Plett Trucking (Langley, B.C.) operates Class 8 electric trucks for drayage at the Port of Vancouver, serving daily routes between terminals and warehouses. The fleet’s daily mileage matches diesel trucks, proving that electric heavy-duty vehicles can handle port operations. In the US, similar programs at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are testing electric yard trucks and drayage tractors.
National Shunt Service (Concord, Ontario) has used electric tractors since 2024 for shunting trailers in distribution yards. The electric yard tractors clock more daily mileage than their diesel counterparts, a key metric for US warehouses considering electric equipment.
Lazer Logistics (Ontario) operates electric yard trucks that have logged 50,000 hours, 180,000 km, and 225,000 trailer moves over 30 months. The company’s Canadian operations provide a data point for US logistics firms exploring electric yard tractors, which are now available from OEMs like Orange EV and BYD.
Loblaw (Canada’s largest grocery retailer) has logged over 2 million km with its Class 8 electric trucks, saving approximately $1.75 million in energy costs. The company’s experience shows that electric heavy-duty trucks can deliver tangible ROI in retail distribution, a finding echoed by US grocery chains like Walmart, which has deployed over 100 electric delivery trucks.
Simard Transport (Montreal) runs electric Class 8 trucks for middle-mile and last-mile distribution, including vehicles in B.C. through the Port of Vancouver’s ELECTRA program. The freight company’s partnership with Globocam, Port of Vancouver, and Dollarama highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration—a model that US ports like Seattle and Oakland are also pursuing.
Moving Mountains Logistics (Kamloops, B.C.) built a 100% electric last-mile operation in the mountainous interior, delivering over a million parcels zero-emissions. The company’s success on mountain grades and long rural corridors challenges the notion that EVs are only suitable for flat urban routes.
GoBolt (Toronto) handles warehousing, pick-and-pack, and last-mile delivery, including big-and-bulky loads. To date, the company has made 3.7 million all-electric deliveries, with partners including IKEA Canada and 7Gen. This model mirrors US logistics companies like Ryder, which is expanding its electric last-mile fleet.
Van Houtte Coffee Services runs electric vehicles for delivery and technician fleets across Canada, from Halifax to Nanaimo, accumulating nearly 1 million electric km annually. The company’s nationwide deployment demonstrates that even franchised service companies can electrify without sacrificing reliability.
FedEx Canada operates electric vans that covered almost 2 million electric km last year, alongside a fleet of e-bikes for doorstep deliveries. FedEx’s global goal of carbon-neutral operations by 2040 is echoed in US operations, where the company has
