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August 2026

The Electric Van Company shortlisted in three categories at the Northern Automotive Alliance Annual Awards

A triple shortlisting recognising the company’s achievements in design, sustainability and manufacturing.

The Electric Van Company has been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Annual Awards Event, recognising the company’s achievements in design, sustainability and manufacturing.

The business has been named a finalist in the Design & Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability, and Manufacturing Excellence categories of the NAA Business Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the region’s automotive calendar.

The NAA Business Awards celebrate the companies, teams and individuals driving forward the North’s automotive sector, with categories spanning innovation, sustainability, manufacturing, skills and leadership. This year’s shortlist reflects a strong field of entrants from across the industry, with The Electric Van Company standing out for its contribution in three separate areas.

Shortlisted

Design & Innovation

Recognised for developing new approaches to electric van technology, reflecting a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the light commercial vehicle space.

Shortlisted

Environmental & Sustainability

Acknowledging the company’s role in supporting the transition to zero-emission transport, as fleets and operators across the country look to reduce their carbon footprint and move away from diesel-powered vans.

Shortlisted

Manufacturing Excellence

Highlighting the standards achieved on the production line, underlining the company’s focus on quality, efficiency and process improvement as it scales up output.

We have been working flat out for over a year now bringing the UK manufactured vehicle to life. To be recognised across three categories at the NAA Business Awards is a real testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at The Electric Van Company.

Whether it’s the innovation behind our vehicles, our commitment to sustainability, or the excellence we strive for on the manufacturing floor, this recognition reflects what the team has been building towards. We’re proud to be shortlisted alongside so many other strong businesses from across the North’s automotive sector.

Keith Sims · Managing Director, The Electric Van Company

Winners of the NAA Business Awards will be announced at the Northern Automotive Alliance Annual Awards Event, which brings together businesses, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the region’s automotive and mobility sector to celebrate the achievements of the past year.

The Electric Van Company is looking forward to attending the ceremony alongside fellow finalists to celebrate the wider successes of the region’s automotive industry.