NTT-ME and Narunet Communications Partner on Used EV Leasing Business as Part of NTT East Japan Group

Rolling out used EV leasing packages nationwide

Narunet Communications Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Shinjiro Tanaka; hereinafter "Narunet Communications" or "the Company") has entered into a partnership with NTT-ME Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kei Ikeda), a member of the NTT East Japan Group, to launch a joint project offering leasing packages utilizing used electric vehicles (EVs) under NTT-ME's "Reuse EV Solution" initiative. NTT-ME plans to roll out this service nationwide to a wide range of clients, including local governments and private enterprises across various industries.

Project Significance

The "Reuse EV Solution" project led by NTT-ME aims to simultaneously achieve decarbonization and corporate resilience through the strategic use of used EVs. The initiative emphasizes reducing environmental impact for businesses and municipalities, contributing to a circular economy—including preventing critical resources from flowing overseas—by promoting battery recycling and reuse, and enhancing business continuity planning (BCP) by using EVs as emergency power sources during disasters.

Narunet Communications to Manage Vehicle Lifecycle Operations

In this solution, the Company will serve as the operational core, managing the entire lifecycle from vehicle procurement and product preparation to maintenance and management during operation. Narunet Communications is also considering participation in battery recycling following the lease period.

The Company has supported the development of reliable used EV leasing packages by establishing procurement standards for NTT-ME—including vehicle selection, mileage, and used car auction evaluation criteria—as well as defining standards for refurbishment, conducting verification tests on driving range and performance, and researching battery degradation.

Leveraging its nationwide network of approximately 13,000 affiliated maintenance workshops, Narunet Communications provides outsourced automotive maintenance services and will use this operational infrastructure to ensure quality and reliability after vehicle deployment. The Company will further expand its network of EV-capable partner workshops and consider providing equipment and technical know-how to these facilities as needed, strengthening its overall operational framework.

Overview of the "NTT-ME Reuse EV Solution"

The leasing package selects vehicles meeting specific criteria for mileage and model year, and guarantees a battery state of health (SOH) of 66% or higher. If the SOH falls below this level during the lease term, the vehicle will be replaced at no cost. Leased vehicles will be managed via a system provided by EVolity Co., Ltd., enabling visualization and prediction of battery degradation as well as monitoring and management of vehicle operation status.

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▼ About Narunet Communications

Positioning itself as a "Mobility Infrastructure Company that keeps mobility moving and creates peace of mind," Narunet Communications is a professional group specializing in consultation and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services in the automotive maintenance sector. Drawing on extensive expertise developed through its BPO services for auto leasing companies, the Company delivers tailored, one-to-one solutions for diverse mobility players in response to the evolving landscape of people and goods transportation. As part of these efforts, it has launched "Mobinowa," a social media platform that shares knowledge and information from professionals in the automotive aftermarket, and continues to introduce initiatives essential for advancing mobility into the future.

Centered on auto leasing-related BPO services, the Company rigorously manages and analyzes data related to vehicle maintenance, optimizing the timing and content of inspections and servicing to improve efficiency and transparency. It also plans and proposes products aligned with market needs and offers a range of mobility-related solution services. The nationwide network of approximately 13,000 affiliated maintenance workshops that supports these operations is set to continue expanding.

▼ Company Overview

Narunet Communications Co., Ltd.

Founded: July 18, 2019 (Former entity established in 1978 was integrated into the current company in 2022)

Headquarters: 5-1-16 Shimoichiba-cho, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture

President and CEO: Shinjiro Tanaka

Capital: 76 million yen

Employees: 246 (as of March 31, 2026)

URL: https://www.nal-mt.co.jp/