Evolve Project – Proving Profitability in Battery Electric Fleets Underground

Lead Proponent

Canada Mining Innovation Council

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to demonstrate battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at multiple underground mine sites across Canada. The project will assess vehicle performance in real-world conditions, identify barriers to broader adoption, and establish best practices for deployment across the mining sector

Expected Results

This project aims to:

1. Reduce GHG emissions and improve underground air quality by decreasing diesel use, exhaust, and heat generation, thereby reducing ventilation demands
2. Generate technical performance data to inform future electrification standards and best practices in the mining sector.
3. Demonstrate the business case for BEV deployment in brownfield mines, including productivity, cost, charging, and asset-utilization considerations
4. Guide future investment decisions and operational planning for mine electrification by validating BEV management strategies under real operating conditions.
5. Strengthen collaboration among OEMs, mining companies, and technology providers to foster innovation and shared value creation.