KG Motors Completes Business Pilot Program for Ultra-Compact EV 'mibot' at Five Chugoku Bank Locations in Okayama
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- KG Motors Completes Business Pilot Program for Ultra-Compact EV 'mibot' at Five Chugoku Bank Locations in Okayama
- KG Motors and Chugoku Bank Group have completed a pilot project using the ultra-compact EV 'mibot' for bank operations. High utility was confirmed, leading to a decision for full-scale adoption.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 8, 2026
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KG Motors and Chugoku Bank Group have completed a pilot project using the ultra-compact EV 'mibot' for bank operations. High utility was confirmed, leading to a decision for full-scale adoption.
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- KG Motors Completes Business Pilot Program for Ultra-Compact EV 'mibot' at Five Chugoku Bank Locations in Okayama (June 8, 2026), PR Times
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- June 8, 2026
KG Motors and Chugoku Bank Group have completed a pilot project using the ultra-compact EV 'mibot' for bank operations. High utility was confirmed, leading to a decision for full-scale adoption.
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The Chugoku Bank, Ltd., Chugin Capital Partners Co., Ltd., and KG Motors Corporation announced today the results of a proof-of-concept (PoC) study regarding the business use of 'mibot,' a one-seater ultra-compact EV developed and mass-produced by KG Motors. The PoC was conducted over approximately three weeks, from April 13 to May 1, 2026, across five locations of The Chugoku Bank in Okayama Prefecture.
The PoC yielded an 86% complementary affirmation rate among actual business users and a 100% overall satisfaction rate among employees in their 20s, quantitatively confirming its utility as a business vehicle for retail banking operations. Based on these results, full-scale adoption has been decided for the Okayama Minami Branch—a PoC site—and the newly added Saijo Life Plan Center (Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture), with further efforts underway toward full operational implementation.
[Pilot Summary]
Duration: April 13 (Mon) – May 1 (Fri), 2026 (approx. 3 weeks)
Locations: Chugoku Bank Headquarters building, Headquarters Business Dept., Tsushima Branch, Okayama Minami Branch, Kurashiki Branch (5-site rotation)
Usage: Actual business operations (client visits, inter-branch travel) and test drives for employees
Survey Responses: 103 total (35 from business use, 68 from test drives)
[Key Validation Results]
1. The overall complementary affirmation rate reached 78%, rising to 86% among actual business users.
2. Customer visits and outside sales recorded the highest levels, with a 90% complementary affirmation rate, 90% overall satisfaction, and an average rating of 4.1/5.0.
3. Confirmed its position as an option for 'complementary usage' alongside existing company motorbikes and light cars.
4. Satisfaction among employees in their 20s was 100%, leading all age groups. Satisfaction among women was 5 percentage points higher than among men, demonstrating high compatibility with young and female employees.
5. Numerous comments cited its ability to address issues related to rainy/inclement weather, narrow roads, short-distance travel, and parking availability.
The PoC yielded an 86% complementary affirmation rate among actual business users and a 100% overall satisfaction rate among employees in their 20s, quantitatively confirming its utility as a business vehicle for retail banking operations. Based on these results, full-scale adoption has been decided for the Okayama Minami Branch—a PoC site—and the newly added Saijo Life Plan Center (Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture), with further efforts underway toward full operational implementation.
[Pilot Summary]
Duration: April 13 (Mon) – May 1 (Fri), 2026 (approx. 3 weeks)
Locations: Chugoku Bank Headquarters building, Headquarters Business Dept., Tsushima Branch, Okayama Minami Branch, Kurashiki Branch (5-site rotation)
Usage: Actual business operations (client visits, inter-branch travel) and test drives for employees
Survey Responses: 103 total (35 from business use, 68 from test drives)
[Key Validation Results]
1. The overall complementary affirmation rate reached 78%, rising to 86% among actual business users.
2. Customer visits and outside sales recorded the highest levels, with a 90% complementary affirmation rate, 90% overall satisfaction, and an average rating of 4.1/5.0.
3. Confirmed its position as an option for 'complementary usage' alongside existing company motorbikes and light cars.
4. Satisfaction among employees in their 20s was 100%, leading all age groups. Satisfaction among women was 5 percentage points higher than among men, demonstrating high compatibility with young and female employees.
5. Numerous comments cited its ability to address issues related to rainy/inclement weather, narrow roads, short-distance travel, and parking availability.
FAQ
KGモーターズの超小型EV「mibot」の実証実験はどこで行われましたか？
2026年4月13日から5月1日までの約3週間にわたり、岡山県内の中国銀行本店ビル、本店営業部、津島支店、岡山南支店、倉敷支店の5拠点にて行われました。
実証実験での「補完肯定率」の結果はどうでしたか？
実業務利用者において86%という高い肯定率が得られ、mibotが既存の移動手段を補完する手段として有効であることが確認されました。
今回の実証実験を受けて、今後の運用はどうなりますか？
実証拠点である岡山南支店での本格運用に加え、新たに西条ライフプランセンター（広島県東広島市）への導入が決定しました。
どのような業務でmibotの評価が高かったですか？
顧客訪問・外回り営業において補完肯定率90%、総合満足度90%と最高水準の評価が得られました。
mibotが既存車両と比べて補完できると評価された点は何ですか？
自由記述では、雨天・悪天候時の移動、狭い道や住宅街の走行、近距離移動、および駐車スペース確保の面で既存車両を補完できると評価されました。