Electrifying Last Mile Deliveries Guide
Last mile logistics operators are leading the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). But rolling out charging infrastructure for electric vans is rarely straightforward.
Our bespoke eguide contains everything you need to know about planning, installing, using and maintaining EV charging infrastructure to keep your last mile delivery fleet powered up for its business-essential journeys.
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Environmentally Friendly Delivery
Thanks to low daily driving ranges and defined routes with predictable schedules, the last mile delivery sector is the perfect fit for electrification. That’s why many logistics operators are already introducing electric vans into their fleets. Making delivery more environmentally friendly on these short routes between the transportation hub and the final destination.
Understanding the Fundamentals
Installing infrastructure to power fleets on the last mile can often be complex. Understanding the fundamentals is key. Mer are experts in this field, counting IKEA, DX Freight, Unitmovements and Breezemount as clients, we have the experience to deliver on your EV goals.
Putting IKEA’s Last Mile Electrification Infrastructure Together
IKEA is the world’s largest furniture retailer, with more than 400 stores in over 50 countries. Famous for its self-assembly furniture and wide range of homeware, there are 21 IKEA stores in the UK.
To support IKEA’s stated aim of reaching 100% zero emission deliveries by 2025, Mer worked with IKEA to understand the power requirements of each store and identify where grid connection upgrades were needed. Mer’s analysis of how vehicles operated at each depot, enabled an accurate calculation of how many rapid chargers and fast chargers IKEA would need, which Mer is installing.
“Investing in this infrastructure of nationwide charging points is a fundamental step in our ambition to reach 100% zero emissions deliveries from all IKEA stores and distribution centres to customers by 2025, as well as supporting our ambition to become a fully circular business by 2030.”
Jakob Bertilsson, Country Customer Fulfilment Manager UK & Ireland, IKEA