ENECHANGE to introduce “ENECHANGE EV Charge” at 24 stores of “SUNDAY”, a home center handling daily necessities with a primary base in Tohoku

ENECHANGE Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoya Maruoka)  is pleased to announce that it has installed 48 ports of 6kW Level 2 charging ports “ENECHANGE EV Charge” at 24 stores of Sunday Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Hachinohe City, Aomori; President: Junji Onami). These ports have been activated and are now operational.

Background of Installation

SUNDAY, as “Your Neighborhood Home Center” with its main base in the Tohoku region, is focusing on the sale of daily necessities, gardening supplies, DIY products, and various services. Since May 2021, SUNDAY have been advancing environmental conservation efforts, such as starting generation with solar panels at the Iwaki Izumi store in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. 

SUNDAY have now introduced 6kW Level 2 charging ports from ENECHANGE EV Charge at 24 stores to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by providing EV Charging Service and promoting the proliferation of EVs.

≪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 PHEVs *Tesla requires a conversion adapter
・Voltage: 200V (AC)
・Charging cable length: approx. 5 m

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”, a flat-rate subscription plan of 2,980 JPY (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 January 1, 2025, 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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