ENECHANGE Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoya Maruoka) and Hoshino Resort Inc. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takashi Tokawa; hereinafter: Hoshino Resort) have installed a total of 66 units of 6kW Level 2 charging ports at 21 Hoshino Resort facilities in 2024. ENECHANGE and Hoshino Resort started a business alliance in January 2024*¹ and are planning to install ENECHANGE EV Charge’s 6kW Level 2 charging ports at approximately 40 Hoshino Resort facilities nationwide. We are committed to promoting sustainable travel with the use of EVs by expanding the EV charging infrastructure at lodging facilities.

*1. ENECHANGE press release, ‘ENECHANGE fully supports Hoshino Resort’s introduction of EV chargers‘, January 10, 2024.

Background

The government has set a goal of making the ratio of zero-emission vehicles in new car sales 100% by 2035. In order to reach this goal, the government has announced new guidelines to increase the target of EV charging port installations to 300,000 by 2030. Charging port availability at lodging establishments is important in the travel plans of EV users, and there is increasing demand for the Level 2 charging ports with 6kW capacity as they allow for nearly a full charge overnight during a stay.

Charging port availability at overnight lodging is important in the travel plans of EV drivers, and there is increasing demand for the Level 2 charging ports with 6kW capacity as they allow for nearly a full charge overnight during a stay. According to a survey conducted by ENECHANGE, Level 2 charging ports were the preferred charging facility for hotels and  lodging facilities with a majority of respondents (approx 77.78% *²).

With the overall theme of “making travel enjoyable,” Hoshino Resorts has five brands: Hoshinoya, KAI, RISONARE, OMO, and BEB. In recent years, they have been catering to new travel styles utilizing EVs, such as the “EV Tour of Kyushu’s Scenic Vistas” and an “EV Tour of Japan” for graduation trips. They have installed EV charging ports at 25 facilities to date, operating them with a reservation system and unique billing methods. When considering the expansion of installations to remaining facilities based on future EV diffusion forecasts, they have adopted ENECHANGE EV charge, which has the No. 1*³ installer of Level 2 charging ports with 6kW capacity, with additional benefits in the form of subsidy application completion and streamlining ongoing management and operations.

*2. Results of a survey of EV and PHEV drivers (252 respondents, conducted in November 2024).
*3. Number of EV regular chargers installed in services provided by certification apps (as of December 2024, according to GoGoEV).

Hoshino Resort facilities that will start using the new ENECHANGE EV Charge from 2024

Facility	Addres	Number of EV chargers installed
Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa	10-3-3 Miyashita-dori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido	4 ports
World Poroto	1-1018-94, Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido	4 ports
Kai Akiu	1, Hirakura, Yumoto, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi	4 ports
Kai Kinugawa	308 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko-shi, Tochigi	3 ports
Tanigawadake ropeway	Yuhiso Yufukiyama National Forest, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma	5 ports
Kai Sengokuhara	817-359, Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa	4 ports
Kai Hakone	230 Yumotochaya, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa	2 ports
Kai Ito	2-21 Okahiro-cho, Ito-shi, Shizuoka, Japan	2 ports
Kai Enshu	399-1 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka	3 ports
BEB5 Karuizawa	3364-15, Hoshino, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan	3 ports
Kai Alps	2884-26 Taira, Omachi, Nagano, Japan	3 ports
OMO7 Osaka	3-16-30, Emisu-Nishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka	2 ports
OMO Kansai Airport	1-833 Rinku Orai Kita, Izumisano, Osaka	2 ports
Kai Izumo	604, Himizaki, Taisha-cho, Izumo City, Shimane	3 ports
Kai Tamatsukuri	1237 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue City, Shimane	4 ports
OMO7 Kochi	9-15, Kutanda, Kochi City, Kochi	2 ports
Kai Aso	628-6, Yutsubo Senomoto, Kokonoe-cho, Kuju-gun, Oita	3 ports
Kai Yufuin	398 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita	4 ports
Kai Beppu	2-14-29, Kitahama, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture	3 ports
Kai Kirishima	2583-21, Mount Kirishima, Aza Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City, Kagoshima	3 ports
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki	1860-4 Seragaki, Onna Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa	3 ports

 Hoshino Resort facilities scheduled to be put into use during FY24 (by the end of March 2025)

Facility name	Address	Number of EV chargers installed
OMO5 Hakodate	24-1 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido	2 ports
Kai Tsugaru	36-1, Kami-Botanmori, Owani, Owani, Minamitsugaru-gun, Aomori	2 ports
Hoshino Resort 1955 Tokyo Bay	7-2-3, Hinode, Urayasu, Chiba	8 ports
Karuizawa Hoshino Area	2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano	3 ports
Kai Kaga	18-47, Yamashiroonsen, Kaga, Ishikawa	2 ports
Kai Nagato	2229-1 Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato, Yamaguchi	4 ports
Kai Unzen	321, Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen, Nagasaki	3 ports

*For an overview of EV chargers at the facilities, see the website below.
Hoshino Resort |Electric Vehicle (EV) Travel Recommendations: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/sp/ev/

Future Outlook

ENECHANGE has installed the ENECHANGE EV Charge at Hoshino Resorts-operated brands KAI, OMO, BEB, as well as other unique and day-trip facilities. In FY24, 6kW Level 2 charging ports will be installed at 28 facilities, with a total of 90 ports starting operation. There are plans to expand the number of EV charging ports at Hoshino Resorts nationwide to approximately 200. ENECHANGE and Hoshino Resorts will continue to build a travel environment that utilizes EVs and contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society.

Hoshino Resorts Inc.

Hoshino Resorts operates with the theme of “making travel enjoyable” and manages 67 properties (62 in Japan and 5 overseas) centered around five brands according to the purpose and manner of travel: Hoshinoya, KAI, RISONARE, OMO, and BEB.
Each brand offers a unique and extraordinary experience under different creative themes. Hoshinoya offers “special seats for that prime moment”, while KAI provides local charm under the theme of “Conventional yet fresh.” RISONARE is a resort hotel that provides a memorable experience beyond imagination with its sophisticated design and plethora of activities. OMO, a hotel in the buzzing city, creates excitement. BEB is a hotel for the younger generation who seek a more casual and relaxed stay than a typical trip. Hoshino Resorts proposes travel that suits a variety of scenarios.
Name: Hoshino Resorts
Location: 2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano-ken, Japan
URL: https://www.hoshinoresorts.com/

ENECHANGE EV Charge

ENECHANGE has been providing the EV Charging Service since November 2021 to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society. ENECHANGE EV Charge is an EV charging service that allows the use of 3kW/6kW Level 2 charging ports installed at commercial facilities, accommodations, offices, and condominiums nationwide. It offers plans with zero installation and monthly fees, and is the No. 1*⁴ choice among many businesses for its total support from installation to operation.
ENECHANGE also has the No.1-downloaded*⁵ free app to allow for easy checking of charge port availability and conducting charging sessions and payment processes. Additionally, it enables searching for charging ports from ENECHANGE and other companies. By registering the vehicle model, it can display the difference between charging costs and gasoline costs, and suggest the optimal charging plan.
In addition to app payments, where the user only pays for the amount charged, charging cards provided by e-Mobility Power and various automobile companies are also available. Furthermore, the “ENECHANGE Passport”, flat-rate subscription plan of 2,980 JPY (tax included) per month, allows multiple charges during daytime hours and offers significant economic benefits especially to EV users without home charging facilities.

*4. Based on the number of installed EV charging ports by an app-based service provider (as of November 1, 2024, according to GoGoEV).
*5. Based on the number of downloads from five EV charging services on iOS & Android (as of October 31, 2024, according to data.ai research).
ENECHANGE EV Charge website: https://ev-charge-ENECHANGE.jp/

ENECHANGE EV Charge app
AppStore：https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id911721775
Google Play：https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.evsmart

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, UK – a country where liberalization is mature. ENECHANGE has a UK subsidiary, ENECHANGE Innovation Limited, as well as a global network and analytical technology for energy data.

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