IKEA Malaysia deploys DFSK EC35 EV van for last mile deliveries – all stores will receive EV chargers by 2025
IKEA Malaysia has added its first electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet, which will be used to provide last-mile delivery. All-electric van – one DFSK EC35 – will serve the Petaling district for IKEA Damansara starting this month.
“At IKEA Malaysia, we want to make our home furnishing solutions accessible to more Malaysians, in more sustainable ways. So we’re excited to introduce our first electric vehicle for last-mile delivery and take the first step towards meeting our ambition of 100% home delivery using electric vehicles or solutions. other sustainable transport by 2030,” said Malcolm Pruys, country retail manager for IKEA Malaysia.
“Our goal globally is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions more than the IKEA value chain, while growing IKEA’s business. He added: “Decarbonizing the way we ship products to our customers will help meet our global climate positive commitments.
The EC35 is a product of Dongfeng Sokon Automobile and features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an energy capacity of 38.7 kWh, which is suitable for a 275 km operating range under the NEDC cycle.
For charging, the EC35 can handle 6 kW AC input, with six hours required for a full charge. There is also DC fast charging with a maximum speed of 40 kW, which helps the battery to charge from 20-80% state in 35 minutes. Power is sent to a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 82 PS (80 hp or 60 kW) and 200 Nm of torque.
With a payload of 1,090 kg, the EC35 is comparable to a traditional petrol or diesel powered van. It also has a rear door width of 1,440 mm, making it easy to load IKEA furniture.
The company says the move is in line with IKEA’s global commitment to reduce emissions across all stages of the value chain, including last-mile deliveries. With road traffic being one of the main causes of traffic emissions in the country, IKEA Malaysia said it plans to expand its EV fleet next year and move to more sustainable transportation solutions. What’s more, IKEA Malaysia also aims to provide charging points in all of its stores by 2025.
