Nationwide

IKEA EV Charging Stations

PROJECT TYPE

EV Charging

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

BLINK

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Facility Solutions Group (FSG)

IKEA and BLINK Partner with FSG to Supply EV Charging at US Store Locations

Executive Summary

IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, started installing Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Summer of 2017, with our Cincinnati lighting team leading the installation effort. To charge an EV at an IKEA store, drivers can tap their Blink InCard (RFID card) to the reader below the screen or initiate the session directly from the Blink Mobile application, or use a guest code provided via the Blink Mobile app, Once the session is initiated, drivers can plug the charger into the EV and shop at their leisure in the IKEA store while the vehicle is charging.

Project Highlights

Installed Blink EV charging stations at IKEA locations across the U.S., building on a partnership dating to 2014
Served as a contracted install partner for Blink (Car Charging Group), deploying charging infrastructure since Summer 2017
Reinforced IKEA’s sustainability goals with seamless EV charging integration into retail environments

"Installing EV charging stations at the future IKEA Columbus reinforces our commitment to sustainability," said David Garcia, IKEA Columbus Ohio store manager.