ENECHANGE Ltd. has agreed to collaborate with Namiki Co., Ltd. on the expansion of ENECHANGE’s EV charging ports installations in collective housing in the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area. By establishing charging infrastructure in collective housing, we will contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society. 

Background

The government has set a goal of making the ratio of zero-emission vehicles in new car sales 100% by 2023. 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. Especially for charging in multi-family units and similar locations, the goal is to install between 100,000 to 200,000 Level 2 charging ports, with a policy aimed at growing the charging infrastructure so that over 10% of EV users living in multi-family units can charge their vehicles within the residence. In addition, a survey* targeting prospective EV buyers living in condominiums revealed that about 90% of respondents stated it would be difficult to purchase an EV without charging facilities in collective housing. This suggests that the establishment of basic charging infrastructure is urgently needed for the spread of EVs. 

Since November 2022, ENECHANGE has been focusing on multi-dwelling units to advance the establishment of EV charging port infrastructure. To gain support from condominium management associations, which is a hurdle for the introduction of EV charging ports, ENECHANGE introduced the Condo Zero Plan. The plan makes installation costs, monthly fees, and electricity charging free by utilizing government subsidies, and has been receiving inquiries from across the nation. Both residents and condominium owners anticipate that the introduction of EV charging ports in this way will lead to the enhancement of the property value of condominiums, as well as the improvement in convenience for residents through low-cost charging rates. 

 

(*) Survey conducted by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., targeting 400 men and women aged 30 to 50 years old (Period: October 26 to November 1, 2022)

Details of the partnership

Utilizing Namiki’s network, which manages over 16,000 housing units in metropolitan areas including Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Chiba, ENECHANGE and Namiki will promote EV charging ports to the owners of the rental condos managed by Namiki. Residents can use ENECHANGE EV Charge both at home and on the go, with just one app that is the No.1(*)  in terms of the number of EV charging app users. 

(*)  Number of iOS & Android downloads among five EV charging service companies (as of November 2023, according to data.ai research).

Comment from Mr. Hiroyasu Sugiyama, Corporate Planning Department, Namiki Co., Ltd.

We have concluded a sales partnership agreement with ENECHANGE, through which we will promote the dissemination and installation of EV charging ports in the rental condos we manage. This initiative is groundbreaking in contributing to the realization of a sustainable society, combining the real estate management expertise we have cultivated since our founding with the technological capabilities of ENECHANGE. We will strive to provide rental condo owners with an enhancement in asset value as a new added value, and to provide a more comfortable and eco-friendly living environment for those living in collective housing in the metropolitan area. We hope this partnership will be a significant step towards the government’s goal of achieving 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035, and expect it to contribute to the promotion of EV adoption.

Namiki Co., Ltd.

Since its establishment in 1937, Namiki Co., Ltd., headquartered in Itabashi Ward, has been engaged in the real estate business, mainly in Itabashi Ward. It has developed a business to contribute to the local community and improve customers’ living environments through a comprehensive rental management support system including construction planning, design and construction, tenant recruitment, property management, and insurance/guarantee agency services.

Name: Namiki Co., Ltd.

Location: 3-12-1 Narimasu, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://www.namiki-grp.co.jp/

 

ENECHANGE EV Charge

ENECHANGE EV Charge is an all-in-one service to install charging ports for electric vehicles at condominiums, commercial facilities, lodging facilities, and other destination locations starting at 0 yen per month. The service currently has the highest number of installed EV charging ports in Japan. The EV Charging business also offers a comprehensive service for EV users. With the No.1 EV charging app in user numbers, users can not only search for charging spots but also enjoy the simplicity of paying only for what they use without a monthly fee. This user-friendly service has been recognized and awarded the Good Design Award for the year 2023.

URL: https://ev-charge-enechange.jp/ 

X: https://twitter.com/enechange_ev 

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 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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