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IKEA to install electric vehicle charging stations at all 12 Canadian stores

FILE - In this April 27, 2006 file photo, an exterior view of the Ikea furniture store in Duisburg, western Germany. Frank Augstein / AP

TORONTO – IKEA Canada aims to be the place to shop for drivers of battery-powered vehicles.

The home furnishings retailer says it is installing charging stations for electric vehicles at all 12 of its stores across Canada.

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The company says it is partnering on the project with Sun Country Highway to install two 60-amp charging stations at each location.

IKEA Canada says the rollout is set to be completed by late August.

Charging will be available at no cost to customers on a first-come, first-served basis.

IKEA Canada president Stefan Sjostrand says the project reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability.

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