ENECHANGE Ltd.  announces that it it has signed an agreement with Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, to install ENECHANGE EV Charge charging ports at 17 public facilities in the city. Daisen City was selected as an SDGs Future City. Through EV charging infrastructure development we will now be able to help them achieve a Zero Carbon City.

Background to the cooperation agreement

The government has set a goal of 100% low emission vehicles in new passenger car sales by 2035. Simultaneously, ENECHANGE has set a goal of investing up to 30 billion yen to install 30,000 EV charging ports in Japan by 2027. In particular, the Company is focusing on destination charging, and is actively promoting the installation of 6kW charging ports at commercial facilities, leisure facilities, golf courses, and other places where people stay for two hours or longer.

Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, declared itself a Zero Carbon City in March 2022, and was selected as an SDGs Future City in May of the same year in recognition of its efforts in environmental conservation and industrial promotion, along with other initiatives. The city aims to become “a people- and environment-friendly city where rich nature is preserved and everyone can live safely and securely” as indicated in the environmental section of the SDGs Future City Plan. This includes work to promote the spread of EVs among residents and increase the number of tourists and other visitors by building EV charging infrastructure.

Details of the cooperation agreement

1. To promote the spread of clean energy and electric vehicles
2. Improvement of EV charging infrastructure
3. Development of the local economy, including promotion of tourism and industry
4. Environmental conservation and realization of a decarbonized society
5. Other matters related to the development of sustainable local communitie
   

Installation of ENECHANGE EV Charge in public facilities

ENECHANGE EV Charge , the No. 1* 6kW regular charging system, will be installed at 17 public facilities in Daisen City, with installations starting from October.

≪Facilities where EV charging ports will be installed≫

Sports facilities	3 facilities
Civic halls	4 facilities
Roadside stations	3 facilities
Hot spring facilities	3 facilities
Other facilities	4 facilities

≪Charging Port Overview≫
Model installed: Charge 2
Authentication type: ENECHANGE EV Charge app, charging cards
・Maximum output: 6kW *capable of charging at twice the speed of ordinary 3 kW chargers
・Connector: Type 1 standard, usable with all EVs and PHVs　*Tesla requires a conversion adapter
・Voltage: 200V (AC)
・Charging cable length: approx. 5 m

ENECHANGE EV Charge

ENECHANGE EV Charge is an all-in-one service that allows installation of charging facilities for electric vehicles at commercial facilities, lodging facilities, and other destination locations, as well as condominiums, with minimal installation and operation costs starting at 0 yen per month. It currently has the highest number* of installed EV charging ports in Japan. In addition to working with local governments to promote the development of local charging infrastructure, we also provide support for the realization of net zero cities by keeping relevant stakeholders updated of the latest information. ENECHANGE EV Charge also offers a full range of services for EV drivers. In addition to searching for charging spots, anyone can use the charging ports at any time, with an appealing pay-as-you-go system without monthly fees. ENECHANGE EV Charge charging ports are now also compatible with e-Mobility Power-linked charging cards issued by various automotive OEMs, further increasing convenience.

URL: https://ev-charge.enechange.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/enechange_ev

*Number of installed EV charging ports (6kW) by a secure app-based service provider (as of May 2023, according to GoGoEV).

ENECHANGE Ltd.

ENECHANGE is an energy technology company that promotes a carbon-free society through digital technology with the mission of Changing Energy For A Better World. We offer services based on data utilization in the field of the 4Ds of Energy: Deregulation, Digitalization, Decarbonization, and Decentralization. Our company’s roots come from an energy data lab at the University of Cambridge, U.K., a country where liberalization is mature. ENECHANGE has a British subsidiary, SMAP Energy Limited, as well as a global network and analytical technology for energy data.

URL: https://enechange.co.jp/en/

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