The wait is over: the shortlist for the Great British Fleet Awards 2026 is out now, showcasing the best vehicles and fleet leaders in the running for top honours.

Winners will be announced at the prestigious Great British Fleet Awards on 16 April 2026

The stage is set for an unforgettable showdown as we wait to see who will take home the silverware this year. Winners will be announced at the prestigious Great British Fleet Awards on 16 April at the Doubletree by Hilton, Milton Keynes.

Announced a month before the event, the shortlist highlights the massive range of innovation currently shaking up the fleet sector.

Fleet World/Van Fleet World invited independent panellists for the judging process, and the finalists represent the evolving landscape and technical ingenuity of the modern fleet industry.

2026 GBFA Fleet World Manufacturer Awards

Best small fleet car: Dacia Sandero; Peugeot 208; Renault Clio; Suzuki Swift; Toyota Yaris; Vauxhall Corsa

Best small fleet SUV: Ford Puma; Hyundai Kona Hybrid; Lexus LBX; MG ZS Hybrid+; Peugeot 2008; Toyota Yaris Cross

Best medium fleet SUV: Audi Q3; BYD Seal U DM-I; Cupra Formentor; MG HS; Nissan Qashqai; Volkswagen Tiguan

Best large fleet SUV: BMW X5; Kia Sorento; Mazda CX-80; Škoda Kodiaq; Volvo XC90; Volkswagen Tayron

Best medium fleet car: BYD Seal 6 DM-I; Škoda Octavia; Škoda Superb; Toyota Corolla; Volkswagen Golf; Volkswagen Passat

Best executive fleet car: Audi A5; Audi A6; BMW 3 Series; BMW 5 Series; Mercedes-Benz C-Class; Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Best luxury fleet car: Audi A8; BMW 7 Series; Mercedes-Benz S-Class; Range Rover

Fleet Rising Star: To be revealed on the night

Fleet Manufacturer of the Year: To be revealed on the night

2026 GBFA EV Fleet World Awards

Best EV compact: BYD Dolphin Surf; Hyundai Inster; Mini Cooper; Peugeot E-208; Renault 5 E-Tech; Vauxhall Corsa Electric

Best EV Small SUV: Citroën ë-C3 Aircross; Ford Puma Gen-E; Hyundai Kona Electric; Kia EV3; MG S5 EV; Volvo EX30

Best EV Medium SUV:  BYD Sealion 7; Cupra Tavascan; Kia EV5; MG S6 EV; Renault Scenic E-Tech; Škoda Elroq

Best EV Large SUV: Audi Q6 e-tron; BMW iX3; BMW iX; Hyundai Ioniq 9; Kia EV9; Volvo EX90

Best EV Medium Car: BYD Dolphin; Cupra Born; Kia EV4; Kia EV6; MG 4; Renault Megane E-Tech

2026 GBFA Van Fleet World Manufacturer Awards

Small Van of the Year: Citroën ë-C3; Dacia Spring Cargo; Dacia Duster; Škoda Enyaq Cargo; Toyota Corolla Commercial

Compact High Cube: Citroën Berlingo; Ford Transit Courier; Kia PV5; Nissan Townstar; Renault Kangoo

Medium Van: Ford Transit Custom; Mercedes-Benz Vito; Renault Trafic; Vauxhall Vivaro; VW Transporter

Large Van of the Year: Farizon SV; Ford Transit; Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; Renault Master; Volkswagen Crafter

Pickup of the Year: Ford Ranger; GWM Poer 300; Isuzu D-Max; KGM Musso; Toyota Hilux

Light Truck of the Year: Iveco Daily; Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

EV Van of the Year: Ford E-Transit Custom; Kia PV5; Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter; Renault Master E-Tech; VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Van Manufacturer of the Year: Mercedes-Benz; Renault; Stellantis; Ford; Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

2026 GBFA Supplier Awards

Innovation in Cost Reduction: JCT600 VLS; FleetFusion.Ai; Legend Fleet; Motia; Prolius; Volteum

Innovation in Digital: The AA; Dealer Auction; Diode; Fleetondemand; ROI Ltd; Volteum

Innovation in Technology: Holman UK; Netradyne; Prolius; VEV Services Ltd; Volteum; Webfleet

Innovation in Customer Service: Autoglass; ChargedEV; Fleet Service GB; Grosvenor Group; Holman UK; Ogilvie Fleet

Innovation in Electric Vehicles: CPD Bodies; The Electric Car Scheme; Fischer Panda UK; Ohme; VebaBox UK; Volteum

Innovation in Mobility: The Electric Car Scheme; Fleetondemand; Global Vehicle Group; Motor Assist; Northgate; Ogilvie Fleet

Innovation in Risk Management: Drivetech; Fleet Service GB; Geotab; Motia; Motive; SureCam

Innovation in SMR: The AA; Fleet Assist; FleetFusion.Ai; Geotab; Holman UK

2026 GBFA Fleet Manager Awards

Financial Superstar: Aaron Powell (Speedy Hire); Paul Middleton (SCCI Group); Steve Openshaw (Eric Wright Group); Mohamed Patel (EG On the Move); Fraser Crichton (Dundee City Council)

Fleet Management Superstar: Will Brandwood (E.On); Aaron Powell (Speedy Hire); Paul Middleton (SCCI Group); Mohamed Patel (EG On the Move); Steve Openshaw (Eric Wright Group)

Eco Superstar: Fraser Crichton (Dundee City Council); Aaron Powell (Speedy Hire); Chris Lane (University of Birmingham); Jarrod Smith (E.On); Adam Jones (Platform Housing Group)

Fleet Initiative Superstar: Steve Openshaw (Eric Wright Group); Fraser Crichton (Dundee City Council); Will Brandwood (E.On); Adam Jones (Platform Housing Group); Paul Middleton (SCCI Group)

Fleet Safety Superstar: Paul Middleton (SCCI Group); John Parker (Platform Housing Group); Fraser Crichton (Dundee City Council); Gareth Jones (Speedy Hire); Will Brandwood (E.On)

The awards are an integral component of the Great British Fleet Event

The countdown is officially on to find out which of these industry leaders will be standing on the stage at the Great British Fleet Awards.

All eyes now turn to the gala ceremony ceremony on 16 April where the winners will be revealed in a night of celebration at the Doubletree Hilton, Milton Keynes, bringing together the very best of the British fleet sector.

A big thank you to everyone who entered and a huge congratulations to all our shortlisted finalists – your innovation and hard work are truly setting the standard for 2026.

We look forward to announcing winners on the night. Winners will be revealed online following the event and full details will be in the June/July issue of Fleet World/Van Fleet World.

For more details of the Great British Fleet Awards, which follow on from the Great British Fleet Event, please click here.