Which facilities of JA Kuma have EV chargers installed?

Charging stations were installed at 10 facilities including the Honcho branch, Hitoyoshi branch, Asagiri branch, and A-koop Nakakuma.

What are the specifications of the installed EV chargers?

They are 50kW output rapid chargers for EVs.

What are the benefits of introducing Terra Charge?

The benefits include free initial setup costs, maintenance and operation fees, and the provision of Japanese-made hardware with 24/7 support.

Terra Charge Starts Service of 10 EV Fast Chargers at 10 JA Kuma Facilities

Published Mar 31, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 8:33 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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.

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

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Terra Charge Starts Service of 10 EV Fast Chargers at 10 JA Kuma Facilities

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