JET Charge has completed one of Australia’s biggest electric delivery vehicle charging projects in partnership with IKEA Australia, installing 59 chargers at seven locations across the country.
Supporting the retailer on its path to reach 100 per cent zero-emissions deliveries, the project provides the essential infrastructure that enables delivery partners to shift to zero-emission vehicles at scale.
As Australia’s logistics sector accelerates toward net zero, one of the biggest challenges is building the charging infrastructure to make it possible. According to the Electric Vehicle Council, depot-based charging and grid-readiness are key enablers for decarbonising logistics yet remain critical gaps across the country.
JET Charge’s project with IKEA demonstrates how retailers can integrate scalable infrastructure across complex, national operations, offering a replicable model for businesses looking to transition their commercial fleets.
“This project proves that zero-emission logistics isn’t just possible – it’s scalable. 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,” Tim Washington, JET Charge CEO and co-founder, says.
Sales of commercial EV vans and trucks remain limited, but they are increasing, and the vehicles available in the market today can have an immediate impact on emissions reductions. Decarbonising delivery fleets is considered an essential driver in meeting Australia’s climate targets, and one of the most effective solutions for companies looking to reduce their emissions.
JETCharge in partnership with IKEA has installed 59 chargers at seven locations across the country. Photos : Nicola Bailey
“The financial investment in dedicated charging infrastructure will enable broader scale adoption of delivery vehicles by providing access for delivery drivers to recharge at sites owned by retailers and delivery companies,” says Washington.
The impact of JET Charge’s rollout is showing in numbers, with more than 100 vehicles now charging at IKEA sites to enable zero-emission delivery. This indicates the strong demand with third-party delivery partners and proves that investing in the infrastructure internally is extremely effective for business.
“Rolling out EV charging at scale is a critical step in achieving zero-emission delivery. JET Charge’s infrastructure and implementation of the project, which spans the majority of our Australian delivery network, is already having a significant impact. With 83 per cent of IKEA deliveries now completed by zero-emission vehicles (October 2025), this model is helping us rapidly reduce our emissions and accelerate towards our goal of 100 per cent. We aim to hit 90 per cent by the end of 2025 and the last 10 per cent when technology allows,” Alexandra Kelly, IKEA Zero Emission Delivery Project Lead, Australia and New Zealand, says.
Some of the innovative solutions used in this project include:
> The implementation of smart load management for future proofing and managing energy constraints across the seven sites at Tempe, Rhodes, Marsden Park, Sydney CDC, Canberra, Springvale and North Lakes. Implementation is planned for Richmond and Logan in the near future.
> The integration of a Chargefox billing system which allows all third-party drivers to pay for charging sessions while reimbursing IKEA for electricity usage.
For more information about the JET Charge x IKEA EV charging network, visit here.