NTT-ME Launches 'Reused EVs with Battery Quality Assurance' Solution to Address Concerns Over Used EV Battery Performance

NTT-ME Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kei Ikeda; hereinafter "NTT-ME") is preparing to launch a circular economy initiative that supports corporations and local governments in advancing carbon neutrality and strengthening BCP (Business Continuity Planning) through the use of reused electric vehicles (EVs).

This initiative was co-developed with EVolity Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaharu Amaike; hereinafter "EVolity"), a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayuki Omoto), leveraging EVolity's vehicle management system, and in collaboration with Dream Incubator Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takayuki Miyake; hereinafter "DI"). The program will enable users to apply for a low-cost, reliable EV solution this summer, featuring visible and guaranteed battery condition for reused EVs.

This solution not only supports corporations and local governments in implementing environmentally focused measures with sound economic rationale but also contributes to strengthening community-wide resilience by enabling the use of these EVs as mobile emergency power sources during disasters.

Background of the Initiative

In recent years, the environment surrounding corporations and local governments has changed significantly, with increasing demands for carbon neutrality, disaster resilience, and community contribution. However, several barriers have hindered EV adoption. New EVs tend to be expensive due to high battery costs and challenges in residual value formation. In the used vehicle market, concerns over battery degradation have prevented reused EVs from being properly valued, making it difficult to establish a robust domestic market.

As a result, many EVs that could still be effectively used are being exported overseas, leading to insufficient resource circulation within Japan.

Overview of the Initiative

To address these challenges, NTT-ME will implement the following measures:

1. Advancing Environmental Initiatives through Visualization and Assurance of Reused EV Battery Quality

By utilizing EVolity's service, which leverages battery analysis technology from Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Moriguchi, Osaka; President and CEO: Yuiki Kusuki; hereinafter "Panasonic"), the battery condition of reused EVs will be precisely visualized. NTT-ME will then provide quality assurance for these batteries, supporting corporations and local governments in achieving carbon neutrality through low-cost, reliable EVs.

Real-time visualization of SOH (State of Health) and location data will also support optimized operations for businesses and municipalities.

2. Strengthening Disaster Resilience through Use of EVs as Emergency Mobile Power Sources

By leveraging location data, the initiative will enable wide-area support based on vehicle availability during disasters.

NTT-ME will explore establishing a system allowing mutual sharing of emergency mobile power sources among participating users who support the initiative.

This will create a new resilience network that extends beyond individual corporate or municipal boundaries, enhancing regional disaster preparedness.

3. Promoting a Circular Economy Across the Entire Battery Lifecycle

For batteries no longer usable in vehicles, NTT-ME will explore repurposing (re-use) options such as stationary energy storage systems or portable batteries for disaster use.

Ultimately, battery materials will be recycled, aiming to achieve full resource circulation across the entire EV lifecycle—from deployment to disposal.

〈Overview of Solutions Offered〉

4. Roles of Participating Companies

NTT-ME

Lead operator of the reused EV initiative

Implementation of proposals and consulting in collaboration with NTT East Japan Group and others

Advancing reused EV solutions and building a resilience network

EVolity

Operation of battery SOH (State of Health) visualization services for reused EVs

※ Utilizing Panasonic's battery analysis software

Operation of vehicle fleet management services for reused EVs

DI

Support in designing and building business strategies and models for the reused EV sector

Support in ecosystem development and business expansion with partner organizations

Vehicle Specifications

The following vehicles will be offered as the initial lineup, with plans to expand the range progressively.

Future Outlook

NTT-ME aims to build and scale a new regional energy and mobility framework leveraging reused EVs across Japan.

Going forward, the company will maximize the impact of renewable energy adoption by integrating with PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) services and support more efficient regional energy management through optimal use of EV batteries.

Additionally, NTT-ME will promote the development of resource circulation models, advance battery diagnostic technologies, and leverage operational data to contribute to building a sustainable society that achieves both carbon neutrality and disaster resilience.

Customer Inquiries

NTT-ME welcomes inquiries and expressions of interest regarding its quality-assured reused EV solution. Please feel free to contact us via the form below.

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