IKEA Canada's home deliveries are now primarily zero-emission, though diesel vehicles aren't entirely out of the picture yet.
The Swedish furniture retail giant has just released new information regarding the state of its commercial vehicle fleet in the Great White North.
As of August 2025, battery-electric commercial vehicles handled 72% of deliveries, moving the company significantly toward its ambitious goal of achieving over 90% zero-emission home deliveries by 2028. This fleet transformation required critical investments in EV charging infrastructure and strong collaboration with several delivery partners.
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"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," explained Liz Wilson, head of customer fulfilment.
To enable its zero-emission delivery goals, IKEA Canada deployed dedicated EV charging infrastructure at all 17 national home delivery fulfilment units—covering every IKEA store and Customer Distribution Centre (CDC). The project, totaling $3.75 million CAD, underscores a significant operational commitment. The investment was made possible through strong public-private collaboration, including $1.175 million CAD in support from Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) and key utility partners, thus guaranteeing nationwide charging capacity for its delivery network.
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Another big bonus for customers is that they don't have to pay extra for zero-emission home deliveries.
"Having more of our truck home deliveries fulfilled by EVs than diesel trucks in August 2025 is an incredible milestone in advancing IKEA Canada’s sustainability goals," Wilson added. "This progress wouldn't be possible without the strong collaboration with our delivery service partners, who share our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. Most importantly, 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."
