ENECHANGE EV Charge installed and activated at The Okura Tokyo

ENECHANGE Ltd. announces the activation today of two 6kW Level 2 chargers “ENECHANGE EV Charge” installed at the luxury hotel “The Okura Tokyo” in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

ENECHANGE EV Charge installed at The Okura Tokyo

Background

In response to the government’s goal of making electric vehicles account for 100% of new passenger car sales by 2035, ENECHANGE is promoting the installation of ENECHANGE EV Charge charging ports nationwide. Focusing on destination charging that allows replenishing the electricity used for travel, we are actively advancing the installation of 6kW Level 2 charging ports in commercial facilities, leisure facilities, and golf courses where the visit duration is 2 to 3 hours or more. Charging facilities at overnight accommodations are considered especially crucial in the travel plans of EV drivers, and the demand is increasing as a 6kW Level 2 charging port can nearly fully charge a vehicle overnight. Indeed, according to a survey*1 conducted by ENECHANGE among EV users, 39.38% of users who have used Level 2 charging while out have experienced charging at accommodations.

The Okura Tokyo, a luxury hotel located in Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, consists of two brands: the serene and dignified “Okura Heritage” and the high-quality urban hotel “Okura Prestige.” To accommodate the future spread of EVs, ENECHANGE EV Charge, which is No.1*2 in the number of units installed, has been adopted, and two units have been installed in the parking lot of The Okura Tokyo. The Okura Tokyo incorporates energy-saving measures, local greening, waste recycling, and improvements in urban planning safety from the design stage, contributing to the SDGs as a sustainable building. The introduction of EV charging ports is part of this effort, providing a system that contributes to sustainability naturally through a comfortable stay at the hotel.

*1 “Survey on EVs and EV Charging” (Period: March 5-20, 2024, Valid responses: 2833)
*2. Based on the number of installed EV charging ports by an app-based service provider (as of April　2024, according to GoGoEV).

The Okura Tokyo

Location

Facility Name: The Okura Tokyo
Location: 2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Number of EV charging ports installed: 2
Hours Available for Use: 24 hours
Parking fee: Regular parking fees also apply.

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 other Level 2 charging ports (3 kW)
・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 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 top*3 EV charging app, users can not only search for charging locations 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.

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

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.

URL: https://enechange.co.jp/en/    

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