Terra Charge Starts Service of 10 EV Fast Chargers at 10 JA Kuma Facilities
Terra Charge Inc. has commenced the operation of ten 50kW EV fast chargers across 10 facilities of JA Kuma in Kumamoto Prefecture. By offering a zero-initial-cost installation model, the company aims to enhance convenience and promote EV adoption in rural areas, contributing to a carbon-neutral society.
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Terra Charge Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Toru Tokushige, hereinafter 'the Company'), which operates the EV (Electric Vehicle) charging service 'Terra Charge,' has started service of 10 EV fast chargers with 50kW output across a total of 10 facilities belonging to JA Kuma (Kuma Regional Agricultural Cooperative Association) (Head Office: Nishiki-machi, Kuma-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, Representative Director and President: Katsunori Fukuda, hereinafter 'JA Kuma'). The facilities include the JA Kuma Head Office, JA Kuma Hitoyoshi Branch, Comprehensive Funeral Hall Yasuragi Kaikan Chuo, and A-Coop Nakakuma.
Background
Towards realizing carbon neutrality by 2050, the adoption of EVs and the expansion of charging infrastructure are rapidly accelerating. With the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry aiming to install 300,000 EV chargers by 2030, there is a demand for the development of highly convenient charging environments nationwide.
Currently, there are approximately 68,000 (*1) chargers installed domestically, and our company is deploying an infrastructure network that plays a part in this scale. We offer flexible installations tailored to the facility, user needs, or charging scenarios, and are working to create an environment where EVs can be charged anywhere, from homes to travel destinations.
In addition to the initial, maintenance, and operation costs of the facilities being free, our service utilizes Japanese hardware to minimize the risk of part shortages, and is fully equipped with a 24/365 call center and payment/management functions. Through this high reliability and generous after-sales maintenance system, we will provide an environment that both operators and users can utilize with peace of mind.
(*1) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 'Initiatives for Promoting the Development of Charging Infrastructure'
Installation Charger Details
In this project, a total of 10 fast chargers were installed at various locations in the Kuma region.
[List of Installation Facilities]
(1) JA Kuma Head Office
Address: 2657-4 Ichibu, Nishiki-machi, Kuma-gun
(2) JA Kuma Hitoyoshi Branch
Address: 861-1 Kamisatsumase-machi, Hitoyoshi-shi
(3) JA Kuma Asagiri Branch
Address: 1123 Kamikita, Asagiri-machi, Kuma-gun
(4) A-Coop Nakakuma
Address: 1482-3 Mendahigashi, Asagiri-machi, Kuma-gun
(5) JA Kuma Kamikuma Branch
Address: 2727-4 Taragi, Taragi-machi, Kuma-gun
(6) JA Kuma
Background
Towards realizing carbon neutrality by 2050, the adoption of EVs and the expansion of charging infrastructure are rapidly accelerating. With the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry aiming to install 300,000 EV chargers by 2030, there is a demand for the development of highly convenient charging environments nationwide.
Currently, there are approximately 68,000 (*1) chargers installed domestically, and our company is deploying an infrastructure network that plays a part in this scale. We offer flexible installations tailored to the facility, user needs, or charging scenarios, and are working to create an environment where EVs can be charged anywhere, from homes to travel destinations.
In addition to the initial, maintenance, and operation costs of the facilities being free, our service utilizes Japanese hardware to minimize the risk of part shortages, and is fully equipped with a 24/365 call center and payment/management functions. Through this high reliability and generous after-sales maintenance system, we will provide an environment that both operators and users can utilize with peace of mind.
(*1) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 'Initiatives for Promoting the Development of Charging Infrastructure'
Installation Charger Details
In this project, a total of 10 fast chargers were installed at various locations in the Kuma region.
[List of Installation Facilities]
(1) JA Kuma Head Office
Address: 2657-4 Ichibu, Nishiki-machi, Kuma-gun
(2) JA Kuma Hitoyoshi Branch
Address: 861-1 Kamisatsumase-machi, Hitoyoshi-shi
(3) JA Kuma Asagiri Branch
Address: 1123 Kamikita, Asagiri-machi, Kuma-gun
(4) A-Coop Nakakuma
Address: 1482-3 Mendahigashi, Asagiri-machi, Kuma-gun
(5) JA Kuma Kamikuma Branch
Address: 2727-4 Taragi, Taragi-machi, Kuma-gun
(6) JA Kuma