|

EV & Charging Expo™ 2026 Returns to Toronto, Bringing 2,000+ Industry Leaders Together to Advance Zero-Emissions Transportation

March 10, 2026

As the federal government rolls out a new national automotive strategy – including billions in investments toward EV charging infrastructure, consumer incentives, and domestic supply chain development – industry leaders from across Canada are preparing to gather at the EV & Charging Expo™, the country’s largest electrification event for business and government decision-makers navigating the transition to electric transportation. Taking place April 8-9, 2026, at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, the fourth annual Expo will bring together more than 2,000 delegates from over 900 organizations to explore the latest technologies, policy developments and commercial-ready solutions accelerating Canada’s shift to zero-emission mobility. 

Across two days, attendees will hear from more than 100 expert speakers, experience commercial-ready electric vehicles through test drives on 1.8km of real roads and connect with the companies building the next generation of charging networks, fleet electrification strategies, and energy management systems. 

“Canada’s electric mobility sector is at a pivotal moment,” said Ilana Weitzman of Electric Autonomy. “With public and private investment flowing into infrastructure and innovation, organizations across every sector must now move from ambition to implementation and strategically plan for an electric future.” 

The Expo provides a unique platform for business leaders, municipalities, utilities and property owners to exchange ideas, explore real-world case studies and identify solutions that can be implemented today as Canada’s electrification efforts accelerate. 

View the full schedule

Notable Speakers 

This year’s event will feature leading voices shaping the future of mobility, including: 
  • René Reif, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer at PowerCo Canada 
  • Richard Steiner, VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs at Gatik, which recently launched commercial autonomous freight routes on U.S. highways 
  • Jeff Dahn, Canada’s godfather of battery research, who will headline the kWh Summit taking place the day before the Expo 

Additional sessions will feature leaders from across the EV ecosystem, including automakers, fleet operators, energy companies, logistics providers, municipalities and federal agencies such as Natural Resources Canada, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the National Research Council. 

View the full speaker roster

Exhibitors & Technology Showcases 

The Expo Hall will feature leading automakers, charging providers and electrification technology companies demonstrating solutions designed to support the rapid growth of electric mobility. Key exhibitors and partners include Uber, Ford Pro, GM Envolve, Kia, Element Fleet Management, NAPA NexDrive, Alpitronic, Eaton, and the City of Toronto. 

Attendees will also be able to explore new vehicles and technologies, including Kia’s PV5 electric van, as well as new charging and energy storage innovations designed for buildings and commercial fleets.

View the full list of exhibitors

New Features for 2026 

Several new experiences and activations will debut at this year’s Expo: 
  • The inaugural ChargeHub Awards for Charging Experience Excellence, presented by ChargeHub, recognizing the top three charging networks in North America. Winners will be announced on April 9 at 4:00 p.m., followed by a sponsored networking happy hour 
  • Live battery repair demonstrations each day hosted by NAPA NexDrive 
  • A new Technical Studio, featuring advanced sessions on topics such as charging site cybersecurity and accessibility-focused infrastructure design 
  • A new European charging and battery storage solution designed to safely store and charge e-bike batteries in multi-residential buildings and other shared spaces 

Expo Passes Now Available  Expo passes are now available. Register at EVandChargingExpo.com.

Related Articles