JET Charge has completed one of Australia’s largest electric delivery vehicle charging projects, installing 59 chargers across seven IKEA locations nationwide to support the retailer’s transition to zero-emission deliveries.
The infrastructure rollout spans IKEA sites in Tempe, Rhodes, Marsden Park, Sydney CDC, Canberra, Springvale and North Lakes, with additional installations planned for Richmond and Logan. More than 100 vehicles are now charging at IKEA sites, enabling 83% of the retailer’s deliveries to be completed by zero-emission vehicles as of October 2025.
JET Charge chief executive and co-founder Tim Washington says the project demonstrates that zero-emission logistics can be scaled across complex national operations.
“This project proves that zero-emission logistics isn’t just possible – it’s scalable,” Washington says. “By building intelligent, fit-for-purpose infrastructure, we’ve given delivery partners the reliability they need on the road and IKEA the visibility to lead real emissions reductions across its supply chains. It’s a blueprint any retailer can follow.”
Addressing infrastructure barriers
According to the Electric Vehicle Council, depot-based charging and grid-readiness remain critical gaps for decarbonising Australia’s logistics sector. The IKEA project addresses these challenges through smart load management systems designed to handle energy constraints across multiple sites.
The installation includes integration with the Chargefox billing system, allowing third-party delivery drivers to pay for charging sessions while reimbursing IKEA for electricity usage.
Washington says the financial investment in dedicated charging infrastructure enables broader adoption of delivery vehicles by providing reliable access for drivers at retailer and delivery company sites.
IKEA Zero Emission Delivery Project Lead for Australia and New Zealand Alexandra Kelly says the infrastructure rollout is having significant impact on the retailer’s emissions reduction goals.
“Rolling out electric vehicle charging at scale is a critical step in achieving zero emission delivery,” Kelly says. “JET Charge’s infrastructure and implementation of the project, which spans the majority of our Australian delivery network, is already having a significant impact.”
Commercial fleet transition
While sales of commercial electric vehicle vans and trucks remain limited in Australia, they are increasing and can deliver immediate emissions reductions. Decarbonising delivery fleets is considered essential for meeting Australia’s climate targets and provides an effective solution for companies seeking to reduce emissions.
IKEA aims to reach 90% zero-emission deliveries by the end of 2025, with the remaining 10% dependent on technology availability. The retailer’s current 83% achievement demonstrates strong demand among third-party delivery partners and validates the effectiveness of internal infrastructure investment.
The project provides a replicable model for other retailers looking to transition commercial fleets, addressing one of the key barriers to electric vehicle adoption in the logistics sector.
JET Charge, which describes itself as Australia’s leading electric vehicle infrastructure and technology company, has over a decade of industry experience and employs 150 staff delivering charging solutions across homes and fleet networks for governments, councils and businesses.
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