[Fukuoka Origin] Mobile Battery Sharing Service "Plupa" Undergoes Complete Renewal! Now Supporting "Rapid Charging (PD)"
3R Inc., operating the mobile battery sharing service "Plupa," has fully revamped its system and dedicated app for enhanced user convenience. Starting April 2026, the service will be completely renewed to include models compatible with "Rapid Charging (PD)," along with other improvements. To celebrate the renewal, a campaign allows users to access rapid charging models at the same price as standard charging models.
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3R Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yoichi Imamura), which operates the mobile battery sharing service "Plupa," has completely revamped its system and dedicated app to improve user convenience. From April 2026, the service will be progressively renewed to include models compatible with "Rapid Charging (PD)" and other improvements.
To commemorate the renewal, a campaign will be launched allowing users to utilize the rapid charging models at the same price as the standard charging models.
■ Background and Aim of the Renewal
With the advanced usage of smartphones, there is a growing demand for shorter charging times. As a service originating from Fukuoka, Plupa has refreshed its system to meet this need. The goal was to achieve both faster charging speeds and continued low-price offerings.
■ Three Key Points of the New "Plupa"
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Rapid Charging (PD) Campaign: "100 yen for 1 hour, 250 yen for 6 hours"
A campaign will be held where newly introduced rapid charging (PD) compatible models can be used at the same price as standard charging models.
By offering rapid charging at "100 yen for the first hour" and "250 yen even for 6 hours of rental," user convenience will be enhanced.
(*Please check here for details on usage fees)
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Revamped "Digital Signage" Management Function for Installation Stores
The management system for the LCD screens installed on the equipment has been updated. This enables real-time display of unique advertisements and local information for installation stores, strengthening its function as an information dissemination tool to support store promotions.
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Expansion of Payment Methods and Support for "Tap-to-Pay"
With the transition to the new app, the UI has been refreshed and various cashless payment methods have been expanded. Furthermore, at some installation locations, it is now possible to start rentals using only "Tap-to-Pay" with credit cards, etc., without requiring smartphone operation.
Rentals are possible by simply hovering a credit card or mobile device (smartphone, smartwatch, etc.).
It can be used even if your smartphone battery is dead.
■ Notice of Renewal (Equipment Replacement) and Information Update
・Existing stations will be progressively replaced with new equipment from mid-April to May 2026.
・Information on the official website and various SNS will also be updated sequentially to reflect the renewed content.
・There is no compatibility between the old and new equipment and applications.
■ Existing App (Existing Models)
■ New App (New Models)
■ SNS / Website
▼ Official Website
▼ Official Note
https://note.com/pluspercent_jp
▼ Official X (formerly Twitter)
About 3R Group
The 3R Group is a general trading company based in Fukuoka.
It operates globally with offices in Fukuoka (headquarters), Tokyo, and Gifu in Japan, and an office in China. The group, consisting of 5 companies, combines expertise and comprehensive capabilities to drive its businesses forward. Based on the belief of "adapting to change and continuing to challenge," it strives to create value demanded by the times.
Its main business activities include manufacturing and sales of industrial, beauty, and medical measuring equipment; planning, development, and sales of small household appliances; export sales of traditional and high-quality Made-in-Japan products; and total production of renewable energy, including solar power generation and grid-scale storage batteries.
Additionally, through co-creation models involving industry, academia, and government, the group is creating new business infrastructure that expands from local regions to the entire nation and globally.
As a company that adapts to changing times and continues to take on challenges, the 3R Group will create new value for society.
This project will continue to take on the challenge of creating new infrastructure and value by building co-creation models that are rooted in local communities and expand "from local to national" through continuous collaboration with local companies and organizations.
Company Overview
Company Name: 3R Inc.
Location: 2F Takamitsu Daiichi Building, 2-8-30 Higashikou, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 812-0008, Japan
Representative: Yoichi Imamura, Representative Director and President
Established: May 24, 2001
Business Activities: Manufacturing, retail, and wholesale of measuring equipment, PC peripherals, small household appliances, and digital devices.
Export sales of Japanese-made products (overseas expansion of gardening products, food, etc.).
Planning, design, and development of websites, applications, and business systems.
Development, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
Sharing battery business (operation of "Plupa," etc.).
Esports and entertainment business (promotion, event planning and production, merchandise production, etc.).
Group Companies: 3R Solution Inc.
3R Energy Inc.
SACDOTNET Co., Ltd.
3R Investment Inc.
Company Website: https://3rrr-hd.jp
【Contact for Media Inquiries regarding this matter】
3R Inc.
Phone: 092-441-4056
Email: pr@3rrr-hd.jp