JET Charge has completed one of Australia’s most extensive electric delivery vehicle charging infrastructure projects, partnering with IKEA Australia to install 59 chargers across seven locations nationwide.
Supporting IKEA’s pledge to reach 100 per cent zero-emissions deliveries, the project provides the essential infrastructure delivery partners need to transition to electric fleets at scale.
As Australia’s logistics sector accelerates toward net zero, charging access remains one of the biggest barriers to widespread electrification.
According to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), depot-based charging and grid-readiness are key enablers for decarbonising logistics — yet remain “critical gaps” in the national effort to electrify fleets.
JET Charge’s collaboration with IKEA demonstrates what’s possible when large retailers invest strategically in fleet infrastructure.
The project delivers scalable solutions that could serve as a national model for logistics and retail operators looking to decarbonise their supply chains.
“This project proves that zero-emission logistics isn’t just possible – it’s scalable,” said Tim Washington, JET Charge CEO and co-founder.
“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.”
The rollout covers seven key sites — Tempe, Rhodes, Marsden Park, Sydney CDC, Canberra, Springvale, and North Lakes — with further installations planned at Richmond and Logan.
Each site incorporates innovative features such as smart load management systems to balance energy demand and enable expansion as more electric vehicles (EVs) join the fleet.
A Chargefox billing integration allows third-party drivers to pay for charging sessions seamlessly, while ensuring IKEA is reimbursed for energy costs.
According to JET Charge, more than 100 vehicles are currently charging across the newly equipped IKEA locations, directly supporting the company’s transition to zero-emission deliveries.
“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,” said Washington.
For IKEA, the results are tangible.
As of October 2025, 83 per cent of IKEA’s Australian deliveries are completed using zero-emission vehicles — a milestone that places the retailer well ahead of many of its industry peers.
“Rolling out EV charging at scale is a critical step in achieving zero emission delivery,” said Alexandra Kelly, IKEA Zero Emission Delivery Project Lead for Australia and New Zealand.
“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.”
Commercial EV adoption remains in its early stages in Australia, though analysts expect rapid progress as costs fall and battery ranges expand.
According to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2025, electric light commercial vehicle sales grew more than 50 per cent globally in 2024, signalling the next phase of transport decarbonisation.
