Wincanton invests in 30-strong electric fleet for Ikea home deliveries

Wincanton has made a multi-million-pound investment in 30 electric trucks and vans to provide home delivery services for Ikea.

The electric fleet includes 10 16-tonne trucks and 20 vans, to support IKEA’s goal of reaching 100% zero emission last mile deliveries by 2025.

Wincanton says the new zero-emission vehicles will help it save 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, across just over 10,000 journeys per annum.

The vehicles, supplied by Renault Trucks and Ford, will carry deliveries to the homes of Ikea customers across Greater London and the south-east of England from spring 2023.

Carl Moore, managing director of e-fulfilment at Wincanton, said: “At Wincanton, we want to be the leading provider of net-zero supply chain solutions for our customers and partners.

“As part of this, we are committed to investing in technology that develops the resilience and efficiency of our customers’ operations and supports their efforts to achieve their strategic sustainability goals.

“Our multi-million-pound investment in the latest electric vehicle technology for Ikea is a great example of this in action. We’re proud to be delivering this for an important customer and we look forward to our continued collaboration.”

Wincanton’s investment also forms part of the group’s wider commitment to reach net-zero emissions across the business by 2040.

John Welsh, fulfilment sourcing manager for Ikea UK and Ireland, said: “Wincanton are making a significant contribution towards Ikea’s journey to sustainable fulfilment of our customers’ needs.

“We are delighted to be working together with Wincanton to build and evolve our partnership for a more sustainable future.

“This first step is fundamental in not only supporting Ikea’s goal of reaching 100% zero emission last-mile deliveries by 2025 but also accelerates our ambition for zero-output emission vehicles on the road within London.”

The Wincanton deal comes after Ikea announced it is investing £4.5 million in electric vehicle (EV) charge points for its electric delivery vehicles to enable more emissions-free deliveries. 

The new infrastructure, says Ikea, will source energy entirely through renewable sources.