ENECHANGE Installation of 6kW Level 2 Charging Ports at 50 Stores of Major Supermarket Heiwado Group
ENECHANGE Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoya Maruoka) is pleased to announce the additional installation of 209 ENECHANGE EV Charge 6kW Level 2 charging ports at 39 Heiwado Co., Ltd. stores (Head Office: Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, President and CEO: Masashi Hiramatsu), 10 restaurants operated by its group company Five Star Corporation (Head Office: Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, President: Yoshihito Nishikawa), and one commercial facility of Toyama Future Development Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Shigeki Kosugi). This brings the total to 340 ports across 95 facilities of the Heiwado Group, including last year’s installations.
Background of the Additional Installations
Heiwado Group aims to be an “indispensable presence in the community” by opening flagship large shopping centers like “Al Plaza” and small food supermarkets like “Friend Mart” in 9 prefectures. While leveraging the network of group companies, they are also expanding peripheral businesses such as online supermarkets, dining, fitness, amusement, and book sales. Additionally, the Heiwado Group is promoting sustainability initiatives. As part of efforts to realize a decarbonized society, they are utilizing facilities like the rooftops of buildings for renewable energy projects like solar power generation, reducing environmental impact, and advancing efforts toward a low-carbon society.
EV charging ports have been installed in the headquarters parking lot for self-consumption, and they have decided to add more “ENECHANGE EV Charge” units so that EV customers can enjoy shopping without worrying about charging.
≪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”, 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 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
ENECHANGE Ltd.
ENECHANGE is an energy technology company that promotes a carbon-free society through digital innovation, with the mission of Changing Energy For A Better World.
Founded in 2015 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers in 2020 (now known as the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code: 4169), the company offers solutions across the entire energy retail value chain — including procurement, demand and supply management, retail and sales, and customer support — to meet the evolving needs of consumers and energy retailers in light of the “4Ds” of energy: Deregulation, Decentralization, Decarbonization and Digitalization.
Note : This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.