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ENECHANGE EV Charge surpasses 5,000 installed ports for destination charging nationwide

To celebrate the milestone of exceeding 5,000 ports, we are launching a special year-end and New Year campaign to express our gratitude

ENECHANGE Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoya Maruoka) is  pleased to announce that the number of destination charging ports installed for “ENECHANGE EV Charge” has exceeded 5,000 ports. 

In celebration of exceeding 5,000 ports, the “5,000 ports Celebration:  “ENECHANGE EV Charge” Year-End and New Year Lucky Bag Campaign 2024″ will take place from December 13, 2024 to January 13, 2025. Users who charge for more than 100 minutes using the ENECHANGE EV Charge app, more than 200 minutes using the charging cards provided by e-Mobility Power and automakers (hereafter referred to as “charging cards”), or  the TOYOTA Wallet app, will be entered into a draw for an original lucky bag.

Trends in the number of installed Level 2 charging ports (6kW)

5,000 ports Celebration: New Year’s Lucky Bag Campaign

From December 13, 2024 to January 13, 2025, users who charge for 100 minutes or more using the ENECHANGE EV Charge app,more than 200 minutes using the charging card, TOYOTA Wallet app will be eligible for a lottery to win an ENECHANGE EV Charge original lucky bag worth JPY 5,000, awarded to 20 customers.

5,000 ports Celebration: New Year’s Lucky Bag Campaign Image

≪ Campaign Details≫

Campaign Name 5,000 ports Celebration:  “ENECHANGE EV Charge” Year-End and New Year Lucky Bag Campaign 2024
Campaign period December 13, 2024 to January 13, 2025
Campaign page URL https://ev-charge-enechange.jp/for_drivers/campaigns/24winter/
How to Participate Overview:

During the campaign period, 20 customers who charge for more than 100 minutes using “ENECHANGE EV Charge” in one of the methods below will be selected by lottery to receive a prize equivalent to JPY 5,000.

How to participate:

You can participate using any of the following four methods:

  1. Charge with the “ENECHANGE EV Charge” app (per-use charging)
    1. Fill out all registration information in the My Page of the ENECHANGE EV Charge app
    2. Accumulate 100 minutes of charging (200 minutes for 3kW) for one session
  2. Charge with the ENECHANGE Passport (flat-rate plan)
    1. Fill out all registration information in the My Page of the ENECHANGE EV Charge app
    2. Accumulate 100 minutes of charging (regardless of charging output) for one entry (up to 5 entries per monthly fee payment)
  3. Charge with a charging card
    1. Install the ENECHANGE EV Charge app on your smartphone
    2. Fill out all registration information in the My Page of the ENECHANGE EV Charge app
    3. [First time only] Report charging records through the campaign site’s application form
    4. Accumulate 200 minutes of charging (regardless of charging output) for one entry
  4. Charge with TOYOTA Wallet
    1. Install the ENECHANGE EV Charge app on your smartphone
    2. Fill out all registration information in the My Page of the ENECHANGE EV Charge app
    3.  [First time only] Report charging records through the campaign site’s application form
    4. Accumulate 200 minutes of charging (regardless of charging output) for one entry
Announcement of the Winner The announcement of winners will be made in late January 2025, and only those selected will be contacted via their registered email address.

Introducing the new EV charging station

From the latter half of 2024, we have added two types to the 6kW Level 2 charging port product lineup.

≪Overview≫
Model installed: Charge 2 Dual stand (left) slim stand (right)
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 PHEVs *Tesla requires a conversion adapter
・Voltage: 200V (AC)
・Charging cable length: approx. 5 m

Comments from Yoshihisa Naito, Executive Officer, ENECHANGE Ltd.

We are pleased to announce that as of November 2021, we have surpassed 5,000 destination charging ports for the ENECHANGE EV Charge service. This achievement is due to daily cooperation with EV charger installation contractors, facility owners, and the EV drivers who utilize our service. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all involved. At ENECHANGE, we remain committed to advancing EV charging infrastructure for environmental impact reduction and the realization of a carbon-neutral society, continuing our efforts to achieve a sustainable future.

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*1 choice among many businesses for its total support from installation to operation.

ENECHANGE also has the No.1-downloaded*2 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 yen (tax included) per month, allows multiple charges during daytime hours and offers significant economic benefits especially to EV users without home charging facilities.

*1. Based on the number of installed Level 2 charging ports (6kW, 200V) by an app-based service provider (as of December 1, 2024, according to GoGoEV).
*2. Number of iOS & Android downloads among five EV Charging Service companies (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.

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

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