From Installation to Deployment: Yamato Mobility & Mfg. and Jigowatts Begin Joint Development of Portable EV Normal Chargers
Yamato Mobility & Mfg. and Jigowatts have announced a partnership to develop a portable normal charger for electric vehicles (EVs). By combining Yamato's expertise in logistics equipment and resin manufacturing with Jigowatts' compact charging technology, the companies aim to eliminate the need for large-scale installation work and vehicle relocation, thereby increasing operational efficiency at work sites.
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Yamato Mobility & Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawagoe, Saitama; CEO: Akihisa Suzuki; hereinafter "Yamato Mobility"), which develops, manufactures, and sells resin and logistics equipment and operates a mobility business, and Jigowatts Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoki Shibata; hereinafter "Jigowatts"), which handles everything from the design and manufacturing to the sales and after-sales service of EV chargers, are pleased to announce the start of joint development and demonstration testing for a portable normal charger for electric vehicles (EVs).
■ Background of the EV Portable Charger: Saving the Effort of Moving Vehicles and Maximizing On-Site Efficiency
Conventional fixed normal chargers require large-scale installation work, such as foundation construction and anchor fixing. Furthermore, vehicles must be moved to specific spaces for charging, which has been a major factor in reducing operational efficiency, especially at work sites with limited space and minute-by-minute operations. The product being jointly developed by the two companies can be introduced without large-scale installation work, provided there is a 200V power outlet available (*). Instead of moving the vehicle, the charger goes to the vehicle. This reversal of thinking enables efficient energy replenishment without stopping current operational workflows. (*If a 200V power source is not available, simple electrical work is required separately.)
■ Fusion of Yamato Mobility's "On-Site Insight" and Jigowatts' "Development Technology"
This project is a practical value-creation initiative that highly integrates the "on-site capability" of Yamato Mobility, which is well-versed in the challenges of the field, with the "vertically integrated technology" of Jigowatts.
[Yamato Mobility: Synergy of Three Business Units Turning On-Site Insight into Form]
Logistics Business Unit: [Pursuit of Overwhelming Maneuverability] Utilizing dolly technology developed from a professional perspective, we have achieved "smooth entry into narrow spaces between vehicles," which was difficult with fixed or conventional portable chargers. Its light operability, manageable with one hand, enables efficient operation in limited spaces.
Resin Business Unit: [Lightweight, Highly Durable, High-Quality Housing] Using proprietary resin molding technology, we have developed a dedicated housing to protect the precision charging circuit board. Compared to metal, it is lightweight, resistant to impact and rust, and provides a robust exterior that supports continuous operation in harsh outdoor environments.
Mobility Business Unit: [Verification of Business Viability and Practicality] We are promoting commercialization based on on-site insights gained from the front lines of actual vehicle operations. We are refining it into a practical solution from the perspective of "how to operate it to best help the site."
[Jigowatts: "Compact Circuit Board" and Integrated System Responding Immediately to On-Site Needs]
Integrated Technical Foundation: [Advanced Miniaturization and Reliable Maintenance] We provide the "compact charging circuit board," which is the key to realizing portability. Through a system that handles everything from design and development to after-sales service in-house, we can quickly reflect on-site needs in our products and support business continuity with thorough maintenance even after introduction.
■ Overview of Joint Development and Demonstration Testing
We are packaging Jigowatts' advanced charging engine with the dedicated dolly and housing born from Yamato Mobility's on-site expertise. Demonstration testing is scheduled to begin sequentially from April 2026.
Demonstration Content: Verification of power supply performance under actual on-site power environments and evaluation of mobility operability.
Future Outlook: Based on the data obtained from the demonstration tests, we will consider mass production and supply systems for the housing by Yamato Mobility, aiming for early commercialization.
■ Comments from Company Representatives
Yamato Mobility & Mfg. Co., Ltd. CEO Akihisa Suzuki
"By combining the on-site insights we have cultivated over many years with the high technical capabilities of Jigowatts, we have created the form of an 'EV portable normal charger' that the field truly needed. We will lower the hurdles of large-scale construction and vehicle movement, and create a new standard that realizes the EV shift."
Jigowatts Inc. CEO Tomoki Shibata
"Our technical foundation, which handles everything from design and development to maintenance, has fused with Yamato Mobility's 'on-site capability' that knows the field inside and out. I am confident that this co-creation to solve on-site challenges will change the infrastructure of the EV society into something freer and more efficient."
■ Future Outlook
The impact of this matter on our business performance is minor at this time, but we position this partnership as an important strategic step toward the future expansion of our EV conversion business. We will announce any progress regarding specific production and sales plans or order status as it arises.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Yamato Mobility & Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Representative: CEO Akihisa Suzuki
Address: 4274 Furuya-kami, Kawagoe, Saitama
Established: August 1, 1955
Business Description: EV-centered mobility business, manufacturing and sales of plastic products, manufacturing and sales of logistics equipment centered on cage dollies
URL: https://www.yamato-in.co.jp/index.html
Company Name: Jigowatts Inc.
Representative: CEO Tomoki Shibata
Address: 2-3-3 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 2014
Business Description: Manufacturing and sales of normal chargers for electric vehicles
URL: https://jigowatts.jp/
■ Contact Information for Inquiries
Yamato Mobility & Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Management Division, IR/Public Relations
E-MAIL: yamato-ir@yamato-in.co.jp
Jigowatts Inc.
Sales Department
Phone: 03-4582-2015
E-MAIL: info@jigowatts.jp
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■ Background of the EV Portable Charger: Saving the Effort of Moving Vehicles and Maximizing On-Site Efficiency
Conventional fixed normal chargers require large-scale installation work, such as foundation construction and anchor fixing. Furthermore, vehicles must be moved to specific spaces for charging, which has been a major factor in reducing operational efficiency, especially at work sites with limited space and minute-by-minute operations. The product being jointly developed by the two companies can be introduced without large-scale installation work, provided there is a 200V power outlet available (*). Instead of moving the vehicle, the charger goes to the vehicle. This reversal of thinking enables efficient energy replenishment without stopping current operational workflows. (*If a 200V power source is not available, simple electrical work is required separately.)
■ Fusion of Yamato Mobility's "On-Site Insight" and Jigowatts' "Development Technology"
This project is a practical value-creation initiative that highly integrates the "on-site capability" of Yamato Mobility, which is well-versed in the challenges of the field, with the "vertically integrated technology" of Jigowatts.
[Yamato Mobility: Synergy of Three Business Units Turning On-Site Insight into Form]
Logistics Business Unit: [Pursuit of Overwhelming Maneuverability] Utilizing dolly technology developed from a professional perspective, we have achieved "smooth entry into narrow spaces between vehicles," which was difficult with fixed or conventional portable chargers. Its light operability, manageable with one hand, enables efficient operation in limited spaces.
Resin Business Unit: [Lightweight, Highly Durable, High-Quality Housing] Using proprietary resin molding technology, we have developed a dedicated housing to protect the precision charging circuit board. Compared to metal, it is lightweight, resistant to impact and rust, and provides a robust exterior that supports continuous operation in harsh outdoor environments.
Mobility Business Unit: [Verification of Business Viability and Practicality] We are promoting commercialization based on on-site insights gained from the front lines of actual vehicle operations. We are refining it into a practical solution from the perspective of "how to operate it to best help the site."
[Jigowatts: "Compact Circuit Board" and Integrated System Responding Immediately to On-Site Needs]
Integrated Technical Foundation: [Advanced Miniaturization and Reliable Maintenance] We provide the "compact charging circuit board," which is the key to realizing portability. Through a system that handles everything from design and development to after-sales service in-house, we can quickly reflect on-site needs in our products and support business continuity with thorough maintenance even after introduction.
■ Overview of Joint Development and Demonstration Testing
We are packaging Jigowatts' advanced charging engine with the dedicated dolly and housing born from Yamato Mobility's on-site expertise. Demonstration testing is scheduled to begin sequentially from April 2026.
Demonstration Content: Verification of power supply performance under actual on-site power environments and evaluation of mobility operability.
Future Outlook: Based on the data obtained from the demonstration tests, we will consider mass production and supply systems for the housing by Yamato Mobility, aiming for early commercialization.
■ Comments from Company Representatives
Yamato Mobility & Mfg. Co., Ltd. CEO Akihisa Suzuki
"By combining the on-site insights we have cultivated over many years with the high technical capabilities of Jigowatts, we have created the form of an 'EV portable normal charger' that the field truly needed. We will lower the hurdles of large-scale construction and vehicle movement, and create a new standard that realizes the EV shift."
Jigowatts Inc. CEO Tomoki Shibata
"Our technical foundation, which handles everything from design and development to maintenance, has fused with Yamato Mobility's 'on-site capability' that knows the field inside and out. I am confident that this co-creation to solve on-site challenges will change the infrastructure of the EV society into something freer and more efficient."
■ Future Outlook
The impact of this matter on our business performance is minor at this time, but we position this partnership as an important strategic step toward the future expansion of our EV conversion business. We will announce any progress regarding specific production and sales plans or order status as it arises.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Yamato Mobility & Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Representative: CEO Akihisa Suzuki
Address: 4274 Furuya-kami, Kawagoe, Saitama
Established: August 1, 1955
Business Description: EV-centered mobility business, manufacturing and sales of plastic products, manufacturing and sales of logistics equipment centered on cage dollies
URL: https://www.yamato-in.co.jp/index.html
Company Name: Jigowatts Inc.
Representative: CEO Tomoki Shibata
Address: 2-3-3 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 2014
Business Description: Manufacturing and sales of normal chargers for electric vehicles
URL: https://jigowatts.jp/
■ Contact Information for Inquiries
Yamato Mobility & Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Management Division, IR/Public Relations
E-MAIL: yamato-ir@yamato-in.co.jp
Jigowatts Inc.
Sales Department
Phone: 03-4582-2015
E-MAIL: info@jigowatts.jp
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