Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

What Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta does

The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) is a nonprofit organization founded on Earth Day 2014 and formally incorporated in 2019, operating from Edmonton with secondary activities in Calgary, Canada. EVAA's mission is to accelerate electric vehicle awareness, adoption, and supportive policy across the province of Alberta. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, led by President Andrew Batiuk, with eight named board members contributing across strategy, events, technical, and editorial functions. EVAA maintains an all-volunteer operational posture with a small core of six listed employees/staff.

EVAA's core technology offering is a suite of free, web-based interactive tools: the Alberta EV Range Map (integrating Open Charge Map and OpenStreetMap data), a Live EV/ICE Emissions & Cost Comparison tool (integrating real-time Alberta Electric System Operator/AESO grid generation data to compute CO2 emissions and fuel cost differentials), a Home EV Charger Load Calculator, and a List of Available EVs database with pricing and EVAP rebate eligibility. Complementing these digital tools is the Adapt & Go program, launched in January 2026, which lends NACS-to-CCS adapters to CCS-equipped EV owners for accessing Tesla Superchargers and NACS DC fast chargers across Edmonton and Calgary. The organization also publishes a quarterly newsletter, maintains an active Facebook community described as one of Canada's largest regional EV groups, and hosts community events including auto show appearances, EV BBQs, and test-drive programs.

EVAA's business model is nonprofit and membership-funded, generating revenue through $35/year individual supporter memberships, tiered corporate supporters (Levels 1–3), and donations accepted via Interac e-transfer. The organization is not a registered charity and therefore cannot issue tax receipts for donations. Its customer base spans individual EV owners and enthusiasts, commercial fleet operators (with public profiles including ATCO, City of Calgary, SkyFire Energy, Prestige Electric, and others), municipal and provincial government entities engaged in EV policy, and the EV-curious general public. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the organization's website, social media channels, in-person events, and partnerships with utilities, municipalities, and EV-adjacent businesses.

Name

Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

Legal name

Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

Website

https://albertaev.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 2014 that provides Alberta residents and fleet operators with free interactive EV tools, community events, advocacy, and a NACS adapter lending program to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Supporter Membership: Individual supporter membership at $35/year. Provides member benefits including exclusive discounts, event invitations, AGM access, and advocacy support. Also accepts corporate supporters.
2. Donations: Accepts donations via Interac e-transfer to [email protected]. Organization is a registered non-profit but not a charity, so cannot issue tax receipts for donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EVAA is a volunteer-run nonprofit association that promotes electric vehicle adoption in Alberta through community building, education, advocacy, and a suite of free digital tools. The organization provides an annual supporter membership ($35/year), hosts community events and auto show appearances, manages an NACS-to-CCS adapter lending program, and operates interactive web tools such as an EV range map, an EV/ICE emissions and cost comparison calculator, a home EV charger load calculator, and a database of EVs available in Canada.

Product overview

EVAA is a nonprofit organization offering a suite of digital tools and community resources focused on electric vehicle awareness and adoption in Alberta. The core offerings include interactive tools (EV Range Map, Emissions Comparison, Home Charger Calculator, List of Available EVs) that help consumers research and compare EVs, supplemented by the Adapt & Go NACS adapter lending program for supporters. The organization also provides informational resources on EV incentives, fleet adoption case studies, and community events, delivered through quarterly newsletters and an annual membership program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EVAA Supporter Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% less fuel cost compared to Honda CR-V FWD when driving Tesla Model Y in Alberta ($365 vs $1,980-$2,077 annual)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered level three supporter, level two supporter, level one supporter and minor.

• Prestige Electriclevel three supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlberta's leader in EV charging installations. Provides advanced electrical load calculator tools. Partnered with EVAA through Level Three supporter status. Artem Valchkov leads the company with commitment to sustainable practices.
• Bluewave AIlevel three supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevel Three supporter of EVAA providing AI-related expertise and support to the EV association.
• FortisAlbertalevel two supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric utility company operating 2023 Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Pilot. Level Two supporter providing grid expertise and EV charging infrastructure support.
• ATCOlevel two supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Alberta-based conglomerate with EV fleet operations. ATCO Electric operates 16 EVs as part of fleet electrification strategy. Level Two supporter.
• My Garage Auto & Tirelevel two supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive service center in Airdrie operating 7 EVs as courtesy/shuttle vehicles. Leading by example as green business in automotive industry. Level Two supporter.
• SkyFire Energylevel one supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Corporation committed to Net-Zero by 2030. Solar and EV charging installation company. Board member Colin Pischke works as Solar Specialist. Level One supporter.
• EPCORlevel one supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdmonton-based utility company with EV charger infrastructure deployment. Board member Michael Corea works with EPCOR on EV infrastructure.
• City of Calgarylevel one supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government with EV strategy targeting net-zero Calgary by 2050. Level One supporter providing policy support and fleet electrification case study.
• City of Edmontonlevel one supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government with EV strategy. Partnered with EVAA on anti-theft technology for EV charging stations. Level One supporter.
• Tesla Owners Albertalevel one supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Tesla owner community group supporting EV adoption in Alberta. Level One supporter of EVAA.
• Solar Albertalevel one supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlberta solar energy advocacy organization. Level One supporter aligned with renewable energy goals.
• ChargeHubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEV charging station locator app. Partnered with EVAA to offer charging credits to members. Available on Android and iPhone.
• a2Z EVminorOthersProvider of NACS to CCS adapters used in EVAA's Adapt & Go lending program. Adapters available in Edmonton and Calgary locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plug In America: U.S. national EV advocacy nonprofit that drives consumer education, policy advocacy, and community engagement for EV adoption. Closest comparable to EVAA in mission, structure, and community-led GTM, just at a national scale and different geography.
• Electric Vehicle Association of Canada (EVAC): Canadian national EV association that supports a network of regional EV clubs and advocates for EV policy at the federal level. Directly comparable to EVAA as a parent/aligned body for regional EV advocacy in Canada.
• Plug N' Drive: Ontario-based EV advocacy nonprofit offering EV education, test drives, and community events. Most direct provincial-level comparator to EVAA with similar events, education, and tool-based approach.
• Electric Mobility Canada: Canadian industry association representing EV manufacturers, utilities, and charging providers. Comparable to EVAA as an EV ecosystem convener, but more industry/government-facing than consumer community-facing.

Regional players

• Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association (VEVA): British Columbia's EV advocacy nonprofit running events, education, and EV show participation. Closest regional peer to EVAA, operating in the most EV-mature Canadian province with a similar volunteer-driven model.

Emerging players

• Tesla Owners Alberta: Alberta-specific Tesla owner community and a Level One supporter of EVAA. Comparable to EVAA at a narrower brand level, focusing on Tesla-specific owner support rather than cross-brand EV advocacy.

Others

• Solar Alberta: Alberta-based renewable energy advocacy nonprofit and Level One supporter of EVAA. Comparable as an adjacent clean-energy advocacy organization targeting the same Alberta audience and policy ecosystem.
• Clean Energy Canada: Canadian clean energy think tank and advocacy organization focused on climate and energy transition policy. Comparable to EVAA as a clean-energy advocacy player addressing EV adoption through policy and public discourse.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/pluginalberta
• Facebookfacebook.com/PluginAlberta
• Instagraminstagram.com/albertaev.ca

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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