ENECHANGE Ltd. (hereafter: “the Company”) announces its participation in the “Odawara City EV Rest Stop Consortium,” led by Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. As a consortium member, ENECHANGE will contribute to the installation of EV charging ports within Odawara City, with the shared goal of promoting widespread EV adoption among residents and attracting tourists seeking EV-friendly facilities.

Background of Participation

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, lodging facilities, golf courses, and other places where people stay for two hours or longer.

Expanding destination charging is crucial for boosting tourism through EV utilization, necessitating well-planned charging infrastructure and preferential policies for EVs at tourist destinations. Drawing upon its extensive expertise as the leading service provider for user-friendly Level 2 EV charging ports (*), ENECHANGE will propose the development of EV charging spots within Odawara City. Leveraging various media outlets operated by ENECHANGE, the company will also contribute to promoting sustainable tourism, starting with attracting EV users.

*Based on the number of installed EV charging ports (6kW) by a secure app-based service provider (as of August 2023, according to GoGoEV).

About the Odawara City EV Rest Stop Consortium

Selected as a decarbonization-focused region in November 2022, Odawara City has set a goal to replace 10% (approximately 9,000 vehicles) of its passenger cars with EVs by the fiscal year 2030. To achieve this, the city is driving EV adoption through initiatives such as car-sharing programs for city-owned EVs and plans to install EV charging ports for tourists.

The Odawara City EV Rest Stop Consortium is a collaboration between Odawara City and EV-related businesses. Through activities such as constructing and managing charging infrastructure within the city, analyzing usage data, and providing services and content that encourage EV use based on local power supply and demand, the consortium aims to present new value to EV users (residents and tourists alike) and the regional power system. The ultimate goal is to create an “EV rest stop town” where EVs are a common sight in daily life.

Initial Members include:
Odawara City,ENECHANGE Co., Ltd., JTB Communication Design, TerraMotors Corporation, TEPCO Power Grid, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nihon Kotsu Yokohama, Hakone Mobility Service, Panasonic Corporation, BIPROGY Corporation, Fuji-kyuko Shonan Bus, REXEV Co., Ltd. (Listed in alphabetical order)

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 with the latest information. ENECHANGE EV Charge also offers a full range of services for EV users. 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/
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 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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