ENECHANGE and Meitetsu Kyosho expand EV charging ports at Meitetsu Kyosho parking lots in Aichi Prefecture

ENECHANGE Ltd. and Meitetsu Kyosho Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce the installation of six 6kW Level 2 charging ports at coin-operated parking lots operated by Meitetsu Kyosho in Aichi Prefecture. Moving forward, both companies will continue to expand the charging infrastructure together with a focus on Aichi Prefecture, a prefecture which is ranked second in the nation in EV adoption*1. This will further contribute to the proliferation of electric vehicles and in turn, to the realization of a decarbonized society.

* Calculated by ENECHANGE based on the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center’s “Subsidy Grant Status by Prefecture,” the number of EV and PHV subsidies granted (FY 2009-2022), and population estimates for October 2022.

Image: ENECHANGE EV Charge installed at Meitetsu Kyosho Parking location

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. Particularly, public destination charging is estimated to require between 100,000 and 150,000 ports, and for this goal to be achieved, the installation of over 10,000 charging ports per year is essential. 

ENECHANGE plans to invest up to 30 billion yen by 2027 with the goal of installing 30,000 Level 2 charging ports in Japan. Among destination charging initiatives that ENECHANGE is advancing, coin-operated parking lots are key locations where we are increasing ENECHANGE EV Charge presence, with the intent to improve services on the facility side. There is growing demand from EV users for this amenity, as it allows them to replenish the electricity used during travel while their vehicle is parked. 

*1. Calculated by ENECHANGE based on the “Fuel Type Sales Numbers (Passenger Cars)” from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the “Mini Vehicle Sales Report by Model Name” from the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. 

About the Installation of Level 2 charging ports at Meitetsu Kyosho parking lots

Meitetsu Kyosho operates under the Meitetsu Kyosho Parking brand in the Tokai, Kanto-Koshinetsu, Kinki, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions, managing approximately 4,000 parking lots to date. In addition to its environmental initiatives such as the car-share service Karithiko, Meitetsu Kyosho also participates in the Aichi EV & PHV Proliferation Network established by Aichi Prefecture, and promotes the introduction of EV charging facilities in its parking lots. It has now been decided to introduce the ENECHANGE EV Charge which offers the convenience of a 6kW output and is compatible with both the number one user-rated EV charging app*2 and charging cards. As a result, charging ports will be installed at three Meitetsu Kyosho Parking locations in Aichi Prefecture, providing a comfortable charging environment 24 hours a day.

ENECHANGE and Meitetsu Kyosho will continue to collaborate, expanding the installation of EV charging ports in hourly rental parking lots to provide a comfortable charging environment for EV users and contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society by promoting the shift to EVs. 

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

Installation plan of EV charging ports by ENECHANGE and Meitetsu Kyosho

Location
Parking lot name: Meitetsu Kyosho Parking Ichinomiya P B
Location: 1-1-1 Shinsei, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture
Number of EV charging ports: 2
Hours of use: 24 hours

Location
Parking lot name: Meitetsu Kyosho Parking Konomiya Station Front
Location: 1-1-6 Matsushita, Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture
Number of EV charging ports: 2
Hours of use: 24 hours

Location
Parking lot name: Meitetsu Kyosho Parking Kakomachi
Location: 3-3 Meieki Minami, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Number of EV charging ports: 2
Hours of use: 24 hours

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
・Usage Fees *Regular parking fees also apply.
　For app use: 55 yen per 10 minutes for 6kW charging (27.5 yen for 10 minutes for 3kW)
　For charging card use: Based on the relevant contract plan. 

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 most popular EV charging app in user numbers, users can not only search for EV charging ports offered by ENECHANGE and other charging service providers but also allows anyone to use the EV charging ports at any time without a monthly fee, paying only for what they use. Additionally, it supports charging with cards issued by e-Mobility Power and various automobile companies. 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.    

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

Meitetsu Kyosho Co., Ltd.

Established: February 24, 1971
Head Office Location: 2-14-19 Meieki Minami, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Business Description: Sales of various products and services, mobility business, parking business, real estate business
URL: https://www.mkyosho.co.jp/ 　

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