ENECHANGE Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoya Maruoka), is pleased to announce that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, in January of this year, with the target of realizing a zero-carbon city and promoting the proliferation of zero-emission vehicles through the joint expansion of charging infrastructure at public facilities.*1 Under this agreement, we will install a total of 20 EV charging ports at five public facilities within Suita City.

 *1. ENECHANGE Signs Collaboration Agreement with Suita City to Expand Level 2 Charging Infrastructure

Background of the Introduction

Suita City in Osaka Prefecture, together with Toyonaka City, declared a climate emergency in February 2021 and announced their goal of becoming a zero-carbon city by 2050. To promote the spread of zero-emission vehicles within the city, including EV and PHEV, they have signed a partnership agreement with ENECHANGE. Under this agreement, ENECHANGE EV Charge will be installed at five public facilities. The charging ports are expected to attract many visitors, improve convenience for EV users, and raise awareness of charging infrastructure, thereby promoting the adoption of EVs in the city.

Contents of the Collaboration Agreement

1. Installation of EV Charging Ports at Public Facilities
ENECHANGE EV Charge will gradually be installed at Suita City’s public facilities.

2. PR Activity Amplification
ENECHANGE will intensify PR efforts related to the installation of EV charging ports through its own media channels.

3.Conducting Informational Sessions for EV Charging Setups in Condominiums
ENECHANGE will hold explanatory sessions for businesses and condominium associations in Suita City to facilitate the city-wide adoption of EVs.

Introduction of ENECHANGE EV Charge at Public Facilities

ENECHANGE has implemented its ENECHANGE EV Charge, the 6kW Level 2 Charging ports, at five public facilities in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, with operations set to commence gradually.

≪Installed sites/number of ports installed≫
Five sites, total of 20 ports

≪Details of the sites≫

Facility Name	Number of units installed	Scheduled start date of use
Medawara Civic Sports Centre	4	November 12, 2024
Yamada Civic Sports Centre	4	Start sequentially
Minami-Suita Civic Sports Centre	4
Suita City General Stadium	4
Suita City Museum	4

≪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*2 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.

*2 Based on the number of installed EV charging ports by an app-based service provider (as of November 1, 2024, according to GoGoEV).

*3 Based on the number of downloads from five EV charging services on iOS & Android (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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