JET Charge completes major IKEA charging rollout

JET Charge has completed one of Australia’s largest electric delivery vehicle charging projects, installing 59 chargers across seven IKEA locations 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.

“This project proves that zero-emission logistics isn’t just possible – it’s scalable,” says JET Charge chief executive and co-founder Tim Washington.

“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.”

IKEA aims to reach 90% zero-emission deliveries by the end of 2025, with the final 10% dependent on technology availability. The company’s Zero Emission Delivery Project Lead for Australia and New Zealand, Alexandra Kelly, says the charging infrastructure has been critical to achieving rapid progress.

“Rolling out electric vehicle (EV) 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.”

Smart solutions for complex operations

The project incorporates smart load management systems to handle energy constraints and future-proof the installations across all seven sites. JET Charge has also integrated a Chargefox billing system that allows third-party delivery drivers to pay for charging sessions while automatically 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.

According to the Electric Vehicle Council, depot-based charging and grid-readiness remain critical gaps for decarbonising Australia’s logistics sector, despite being key enablers for the transition.

Replicable model for retail sector

Washington describes the IKEA project as a blueprint that any retailer can follow, addressing one of the biggest challenges facing Australia’s logistics sector as it accelerates toward net zero emissions.

While sales of commercial EV vans and trucks remain limited, available vehicles can deliver immediate emissions reductions. Decarbonising delivery fleets is considered essential for meeting Australia’s climate targets and offers one of the most effective solutions for companies seeking to reduce their emissions footprint.

JET Charge is Australia’s leading EV infrastructure and technology company, with over a decade of industry experience and 150 staff members. The company delivers charging solutions to homes and fleet networks for governments, councils and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.