Ikea Australia has made significant progress in its transition to electric delivery vehicles, with 65% of home deliveries completed by zero-emission vehicles as of January 2025. However, the company is facing infrastructure challenges that have delayed its goal of fully electrifying its fleet by next year.
The shift marks a substantial increase from just 5% in 2022, and Ikea Australia expects the share of electric deliveries to reach 90% by the end of 2025, covering all metropolitan areas. However, the remaining 10%—largely involving regional deliveries—remains uncertain. “We aim to achieve this as soon as technology allows,” the company stated.
To accelerate adoption, Ikea Australia has invested $4.5 million in a national charging infrastructure network for its delivery partners. “Guided by our big ambition, through investment, innovation, and collaboration, we have been working hard to address accessibility challenges and other barriers for our delivery partners,” the company said.
Ikea Australia has also urged authorities to expand charging accessibility and implement supportive policies at the state and federal levels to facilitate the electrification of vans and trucks. The Swedish retailer, a member of the EV100 initiative, had initially aimed to electrify 25% of deliveries by 2020 and transition entirely to EVs by 2025. The company recently expanded its electrification efforts to several cities in India.