IKEA Taiwan welcomed the first electric truck in our fleet. In comparison to a 10.5-tonne diesel truck, the 26-tonne electric truck will reduce carbon emissions by 18%, which is equivalent to 5.38 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

The vehicle was also the first 26-tonne electric truck introduced in Taiwan. This achievement was made possible through our collaboration with Swedish truck manufacturer Scania, and Taiwan Transport & Storage (TTS), a subsidiary of Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC). The electric truck provides inventory replenishment services to stores from the new IKEA fulfilment centre.

We also collaborated with TCC Energy Storage Technology Corporation to install charging stations to support our transition to using the electric truck. Through the combined efforts of the three parties, we aim to promote zero-carbon and green logistics transportation development in Taiwan, and look forward to using more electric vehicles for inventory replenishment and home delivery services.