This award will recognize a leasing or financial solution provider that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to sustainability and innovation in the EV sector. It celebrates those enabling emissions reductions, supporting the transition to net zero, and offering transformative financial or leasing solutions that accelerate EV adoption in Ireland. Solutions may include leasing options, charging tariffs, payment solutions, insurance products, or other financial arrangements that make EV ownership or operation more accessible.

This award celebrates a company that has embarked on a transformative fleet electrification journey, implementing an outstanding sustainability or decarbonization strategy that drives the transition to an electric fleet. This category is open to all companies, regardless of fleet size, that have made substantial progress in fleet electrification and demonstrated measurable impact.

This award will recognise the OEM who has brought one or more unparalleled zero-emission commercial vehicles into the market. These vehicles will be advanced and competitive in terms of their range capacity, creative and fit for purpose design and charging innovation.

This award will recognise the OEM who has brought one or more unparalleled passenger zero-emission vehicles into the market. It will be advanced and competitive in terms of its range capacity, creative and fit for purpose design and charging innovation.

Please note we may ask that a test drive is provided for judges in the week prior to the judging day based on the level of information submitted in this application. As the award is for the overall manufacturer, rather than a specific vehicle we will only ask for this if requested by the judges to support their decision making.

This award is to celebrate a company reimagining the charging experience through innovative products and services. They will have introduced a new charging technology that has revolutionised charging as we know it. Examples may include but are not limited to: V2X, wireless, rapid, pop-up, lampost, bidirectional.

This award is to recognize a chargepoint manufacturer who has excelled in the creation of fit for purpose solutions for their customers and markets. They will stand out as a manufacturer of choice for supplier partners.

This award is all about celebrating an electric vehicle charge point operator who has gone above and beyond in its service and delivery for customers, be that fleet, domestic, public, destination or workplace charging.

This award will celebrate those who have led an eMobility project that has helped accelerate EV adoption and sustainable mobility in Ireland. Be that the launch of a mobility hub or partnerships with charging providers to create fit for citizen e-mobility solutions.

This category can also include EV rental solutions, EV car sharing solutions and eMobility Hubs.

This award will celebrate a publicly accessible EV charging destination and its unique business and operating model. Whether you are a hospitality destination, public car park or service station, how people think about where and how they charge is shifting. This award will recognise an organisation thinking outside the box to provide charging wherever and whenever the customer needs it.

This award will celebrate the companies excelling in the installation of chargers either domestic or commercial. This contractor will have worked tirelessly to ensure the EV charging installation operations are optimised and that maintenance service levels are of the highest standard.

This award will be presented to a company who is using unique data or software solutions to transform the EV sector. Be that through the use of telematics, route optimization, charge point access data, network or load management or an industry wide data project that can enable the acceleration of the EV market.

No data or software solution is off limits.

Awarded to an exceptional passenger EV that has demonstrated superior performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction within the past year. Judges will evaluate:

• Performance: Details on battery life, range, speed, and overall efficiency.
• Innovation: Unique features, design elements, or technologies that set the vehicle apart.
• Environmental Impact: Contribution to decarbonization and sustainability, with specific metrics if available.
• Customer Feedback: User reviews, testimonials, or survey results demonstrating customer satisfaction.

Market Impact: Sales achievements, popularity, and overall reception in the market.

Presented to an outstanding commercial EV that has excelled in reliability, efficiency, and suitability for business operations. Key criteria include:

• Operational Efficiency: Data on range, load capacity, and suitability for commercial applications.
• Durability and Reliability: Evidence of the vehicle’s resilience and performance over time in various conditions.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Analysis of operational costs, maintenance, and total cost of ownership.
• Customer Feedback and Case Studies: Testimonials from businesses using the vehicle, with any supporting case studies.
• Contribution to Decarbonization: Metrics on emissions reduction, fuel savings, or other environmental impacts.

Recognizing a marketing team that has excelled in promoting EV adoption and education, showing creativity, effectiveness, and engagement. Judges will consider:

• Campaign Impact: Evidence of campaign reach, audience engagement, and measurable impact on EV adoption or brand growth.
• Creativity and Innovation: Unique approaches to content, messaging, and strategies that differentiate the team.
• Alignment with EV Goals: How campaigns promote sustainability, decarbonization, or the broader benefits of EV adoption.
• Results and Metrics: Data such as increased followers, website traffic, sales figures, or other relevant KPIs.

Adaptability and Agility: Examples of quick pivots or responses to market changes or challenges within campaigns.

This award honors a social media campaign that has effectively raised awareness, engaged audiences, and driven interest in the EV sector. Key evaluation criteria include:

• Engagement Metrics: Data on likes, shares, comments, reach, and follower growth.
• Message Impact: Evidence that the campaign successfully conveyed its message and aligned with EV sector goals, such as decarbonization or promoting EV benefits.
• Creativity and Innovation: Use of new platforms, interactive content, visual storytelling, or creative approaches to engage users.
• Audience Feedback and Sentiment: Positive reactions, user-generated content, or testimonials that showcase campaign success.

Contribution to EV Awareness: Demonstrated influence on audience knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors related to EVs.

This award is dedicated to recognising an individual who has shown extraordinary creativity and innovation. This category celebrates the individual who has demonstrated the highest level of expertise in the Electric Vehicle industry and has made a significant impact on the industry by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The award recognises an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to advancement in Electric Vehicles in Ireland.

The winner will be selected collectively by our judging panel.