Swedish flat-pack furniture retailer Ikea Canada has reached a milestone in sustainable logistics, completing 72% of its home deliveries using electric vehicles (EVs) in August, surpassing traditional fossil-fueled trucks for the first time. The achievement underscores the feasibility of large-scale EV adoption in last-mile delivery, even amid concerns over upfront costs and infrastructure.
According to Liz Wilson, Ikea Canada’s head of customer fulfilment, “August’s achievement marks an incredible milestone in advancing Ikea Canada’s sustainability goals … 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.”
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The company has invested heavily in charging infrastructure, spending $3.75 million on a nationwide network of 90 EV charging ports across 17 fulfilment centers, retail stores, and warehouses. These efforts were partially supported by $1.175 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
The milestone also highlights Ikea’s collaboration with third-party logistics partners, including GoBolt, Metro Supply Chain Logistics, and RXO, who operate the EV fleet.
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Wilson added, “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.”
This approach demonstrates that retailers can decarbonize last-mile deliveries through strategic partnerships without owning the entire fleet, supporting Ikea Canada’s broader goal of achieving 90% zero-emission home deliveries by 2028.