ENECHANGE EV Charges installed at nine Otani supermarkets
ENECHANGE Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoya Maruoka) is pleased to announce Otani Co., Ltd. have installed 36 6kW Level 2 ENECHANGE EV Charge ports in 9 of the Otani supermarkets in Tochigi and Saitama Prefectures. These charging ports have begun operation.
Background of Installation
With the motto of “May the town where Otani is located be rich and happy”, Otani’s mission is always to be there for its customers, to face the local community, to be close to them in their daily lives and to help them feel as rich as possible. The company operates 30 food supermarkets in Tochigi Prefecture and one in Saitama Prefecture.
Otani also promotes sustainability initiatives. Recycling of trays, used paper cartons (including those with aluminium), used plastic bottles, clothing and sundries, and the collection of waste cooking oil for household use is carried out, and cooling shelters are installed.
With an eye on the future EV society, the decision to introduce ENECHANGE EV Charge was made with the aim of “enabling EV customers to enjoy shopping with peace of mind, without worrying about the amount of charge they need”.
≪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 3kW Level 2 charging ports)
・Connector: Type 1 standard, usable with all EVs and PHEVs (Tesla requires a conversion adapter)
・Voltage: 200V (AC)
・Charging cable length: approx. 5 m
Installation locations
Available hours are subject to business hours.
| Store Name | Address | Number of installed ports |
| Food Market Otani, Takarai | 3230-29, Shimotawara-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Market Otani, Nozawa | 40-1, Nozawa-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Market Otani, Kaminokawa | 1742-6, Nishi Funagashi, Nishi Akabori, Kaminokawa-cho, Kawachi-gun, Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Market Otani, Nishikata | 352, Kanai, Nishikata-cho, Tochigi , Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Market Otani, Esojima | 1062-1, Esojima-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Oasis Otani, Utsunomiya Station East | 4-1-14, Moto-Izumi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Oasis Otani, Godai | 1-3-8, Godai, Utsunomiya, Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Oasis Otani, Okamoto | 4278, Shimookamoto-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi | 4 |
| Food Oasis Otani, Satte | 4-14-13, Higashi, Satte, Saitama | 4 |
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 February 1, 2025, according to GoGoEV).
*2. Number of iOS & Android downloads among five EV Charging Service companies (as of December 1, 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.