The Swedish retailer has a goal of having 90 per cent of its global home deliveries be zero-emission by 2028

Ikea Canada is now completing more home deliveries with electric trucks than with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

This past August, 72 per cent of the Swedish retailer’s home deliveries were completed by electric vehicles.

This marks the first month in Ikea’s history in which EV deliveries surpassed those of ICE deliveries.

“[This] is an incredible milestone in advancing Ikea Canada’s sustainability goals,” says Liz Wilson, head of customer fulfilment at Ikea Canada, in a press statement. “We’re proud that Ikea customers never have to pay a premium for zero emission deliveries, reflecting our dedication to making sustainable choices both accessible and affordable for the many.”

Ikea Canada is part of Ingka Group, which operates 482 Ikea stores in 31 countries, including 16 in Canada. The group has commited to make 90 per cent of its home deliveries zero-emission by 2028.

This progress toward more zero-emission deliveries is possible, says Ikea, thanks to strong collaboration with its delivery service partners which share a common vision for a healthier climate and cities.

A few of Ikea’s delivery service partners include GoBolt, Metro Supply Chain Logistics and RXO, says a spokesperson for Ikea, in an email statement to Electric Autonomy.

Investing in charging infrastructure

Investments in EV charging infrastructure have also played a critical role in enabling Ikea’s transition to zero-emission deliveries, says the company.

The retailer has invested $3.75 million in building out charging facilities for its delivery fleet, supported by $1.175 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) and utility partners.

Ikea has installed 90 EV charging ports across all 17 home delivery fulfilment units, retail stores and customer distribution centres in Canada.

“Our investments in EV charging infrastructure provide our delivery service partners with dedicated, reliable and safe access to power, ensuring they start each day fully charged and ready to deliver,” says Wilson.