Normally there is charge in them enough to do the initial set up at least, but it may be worth ringing 02 in the guildhall to ask the question, they’re usually pretty good at that sort of thing.
They usually have between 40 and 70% battery when new. The reason they don't have 100% is because it damages Li-ion batteries to be stored for long periods at 100% - as it does equally to store them completely flat. Li-ion battery research shows that long term storage is best at around 40 to 50% and no more.
I know your question wasn't about storage - but effectively when they box up new phones and tablets they are effectively putting them into storage as it's impossible to know how long it will be until that product starts to be used.
Not all Li-on battery need to be fully charged and often enough the charger will be made never to take it up to 100% fully charge. Partial charge is usually fine enough but I do tend to charge a new item for a short while to cycle the battery before switching it on as it might be some time between the battery being made and using it for the first time. I'm sure you will be okay as Apple items are generally good that way especially after the initial issues they had with smouldering iPhones.
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