Shiga Prefecture, NTT West Corporation, and REXEV Inc. Launch "EV Car Sharing Demonstration Project Utilizing Official Vehicles"

Shiga Prefecture (Governor: Taizo Mikazuki), NTT West Corporation Shiga Branch (Branch Manager: Kiyokazu Fujioka), and REXEV Inc. (President and CEO: Ken Watanabe) will launch the "EV Car Sharing Demonstration Project Utilizing Official Vehicles" (hereinafter referred to as the "Demonstration Project"), where prefectural employees, residents, and tourists will share electric vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "EVs"), starting July 7, 2026 (Tue).

This service allows residents and tourists to use official vehicles, which are not in use on holidays, etc., as car sharing.

1. Background and Objectives

In Shiga Prefecture, the "Shiga Prefecture CO2 Net Zero Society Creation Promotion Plan" and the "Prefectural Government Leading Action Plan Towards CO2 Net Zero (CO2 Net Zero Office Shiga)" promote the spread of next-generation vehicles, including EVs, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.

Following the feasibility study conducted by Shiga Prefecture in Reiwa 7 (2025), this Demonstration Project will be undertaken as a long-term demonstration project over three years. A sharing service will be implemented where the procured EVs will be used by prefectural employees for official duties on weekdays and by residents and tourists for purposes such as daily shopping and sightseeing on holidays. By allowing residents and tourists to try using EVs, we will work to promote the spread of EVs, diversify transportation options, and effectively utilize official vehicles.

2. Overview of the Demonstration Project

<Target Vehicles>

Nissan Leaf (1 unit)

<Project Period>

July 7, 2026 - Early March 2029 (scheduled)

<Project Location>

(Rear) Shiga Prefectural Government Main Building West Parking Lot, 4-1-1 Kyomachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-8577

<Usage Hours and Methods>

Official Use

Used by Shiga Prefectural employees as official vehicles Monday to Friday (0:00 - 24:00) *Excluding national holidays

General Use

Used by residents and tourists through the car sharing service app "N.mobi *" (220 yen per 15 minutes) Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays (0:00 - 24:00)

* "N.mobi" is an EV car sharing service operated by NTT West Corporation. To use the service, you will need to download the app and register an account from the dedicated website below. N.mobi Website: https://business.ntt-west.co.jp/nmobi/

<EV Car Share Debut Support Campaign Information>

To encourage the use of EV car sharing, a limited-time campaign will be held. The details of the campaign are as follows:

- Coupons that can be used later will be presented to those who register as new members by July 31. - Furthermore! Additional coupons will be presented to those who use the service for the first time (2 hours or more) in July.

* Membership registration is free. Please take advantage of this opportunity to experience EVs at a great value.

3. Role Allocation

Shiga Prefecture

Project owner

NTT West Corporation Shiga Branch

Preparation of EV car sharing service provision, construction of charging facilities, vehicle procurement, planning and coordination of the demonstration project

REXEV Inc.

Service provision of EV car sharing and vehicle management, and charging control platform (e-Mobility Management Platform: eMMP)

4. Inquiries Regarding This Matter

REXEV Inc. Public Relations Representative Tel: 03-3525-8008 E-mail: info@rexev.co.jp