Kanan Town, Osaka and MK Kanko Bus Partner with Hyundai to Sign Cooperation Agreement for Disaster Power Support
On May 22, 2026, Kanan Town, Hyundai, and MK Kanko Bus signed a 'Disaster Cooperation Agreement.' Hyundai donated an 'IONIQ 5' EV to Kanan Town, which will serve as a municipal vehicle in peacetime and an emergency power source during disasters, promoting regional disaster resilience and sustainable urban development.
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## Building a Public-Private Disaster Prevention Partnership
Hyundai Mobility Japan (hereinafter 'Hyundai'), along with Kanan Town, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture, and MK Kanko Bus Co., Ltd., has signed a 'Disaster Cooperation Agreement' aimed at strengthening cooperation and collaboration during natural disasters.
This agreement anticipates power outages caused by disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes. It aims to build a system that supports evacuation center operations and distributes power to those unable to return home by utilizing the V2L (Vehicle to Load) power supply function of Hyundai's electric vehicle, the 'IONIQ 5,' as an emergency power source.
### Disaster Support System Utilizing the 'IONIQ 5' EV
Under this agreement, Hyundai will donate one 'IONIQ 5' next-generation flagship EV to Kanan Town. The donated vehicle will be used as a municipal vehicle, for disaster prevention awareness projects, and for disaster drills during peacetime. During a disaster, the external power supply function will be used to provide power to evacuation centers, contributing to regional disaster prevention capabilities. In addition to the EV donated by Hyundai, Kanan Town will utilize its own EVs and EVs loaned by MK Kanko Bus to implement disaster response measures, including power supply to evacuation shelters.
### Division of Roles through Public-Private Partnership
In the event of a power outage due to a disaster, MK Kanko Bus will loan its electric bus, 'ELEC CITY TOWN,' free of charge at the town's request. It will also take on the role of providing power support to municipal vehicles and those unable to return home by utilizing charging facilities installed at designated offices.
### Agreement Signing and Vehicle Presentation Ceremony at Kanan Town Hall
On May 22, 2026, an agreement signing and presentation ceremony were held at Kanan Town Hall. At the ceremony, representatives of the three parties signed the agreement, and the vehicle keys for the 'IONIQ 5' were presented by Hyundai to Kanan Town.
Hyundai Mobility Japan (hereinafter 'Hyundai'), along with Kanan Town, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture, and MK Kanko Bus Co., Ltd., has signed a 'Disaster Cooperation Agreement' aimed at strengthening cooperation and collaboration during natural disasters.
This agreement anticipates power outages caused by disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes. It aims to build a system that supports evacuation center operations and distributes power to those unable to return home by utilizing the V2L (Vehicle to Load) power supply function of Hyundai's electric vehicle, the 'IONIQ 5,' as an emergency power source.
### Disaster Support System Utilizing the 'IONIQ 5' EV
Under this agreement, Hyundai will donate one 'IONIQ 5' next-generation flagship EV to Kanan Town. The donated vehicle will be used as a municipal vehicle, for disaster prevention awareness projects, and for disaster drills during peacetime. During a disaster, the external power supply function will be used to provide power to evacuation centers, contributing to regional disaster prevention capabilities. In addition to the EV donated by Hyundai, Kanan Town will utilize its own EVs and EVs loaned by MK Kanko Bus to implement disaster response measures, including power supply to evacuation shelters.
### Division of Roles through Public-Private Partnership
In the event of a power outage due to a disaster, MK Kanko Bus will loan its electric bus, 'ELEC CITY TOWN,' free of charge at the town's request. It will also take on the role of providing power support to municipal vehicles and those unable to return home by utilizing charging facilities installed at designated offices.
### Agreement Signing and Vehicle Presentation Ceremony at Kanan Town Hall
On May 22, 2026, an agreement signing and presentation ceremony were held at Kanan Town Hall. At the ceremony, representatives of the three parties signed the agreement, and the vehicle keys for the 'IONIQ 5' were presented by Hyundai to Kanan Town.
FAQ
この協定の主な目的は何ですか？
自然災害による停電発生時を想定し、ヒョンデの電気自動車（EV）「IONIQ 5」やエムケイ観光バスの電気バスを非常用電源として活用することで、避難所運営支援や電力供給を行い、地域の防災体制を強化することです。
ヒョンデは河南町に何を寄贈しましたか？
次世代フラッグシップEV「IONIQ 5」を1台寄贈しました。平時には公用車や防災啓発、訓練に活用され、災害時には非常用電源となります。
エムケイ観光バスの役割は何ですか？
災害時の停電発生時、町の要請に基づき保有する電気バス「ELEC CITY TOWN」を無償貸与します。また、指定事業所の充電設備を活用し、電力供給支援を行う役割を担います。
この協定はいつ締結されましたか？
2026年5月22日に、河南町役場にて協力協定締結式および車両贈呈式が実施されました。
EVの給電機能は災害時になぜ重要ですか？
外部給電機能（V2L）により、走行用バッテリーから電気を取り出すことで、停電した避難所等へ電力供給を行い、照明や通信機器の稼働など地域の安心・安全を支える手段となるからです。