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Eneliver and Family Lodge Hatagoya: Heading for a Greener Travel

Eneliver Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging service in collaboration with "Family Lodge Hatagoya," a popular roadside accommodation chain. The initiative began with the installation of two Eneliver Wallbox regular chargers each at four locations: Sendai Watari, Kobuchizawa, Maebashi Minami, and Tokyo Shin-Kiba. The company plans to expand its charging service to more Family Lodge establishments across Japan in the near future.

Since its inception in 1994, Family Lodge Hatagoya has established more than 70 locations along main highways and in tourist areas, catering to travelers who prefer personal vehicle excursions and long-distance trips. The rise in EV adoption has made the demand for charging infrastructure in tourist spots and accommodations more pressing. Especially when considering long-distance travel, the assurance of accessible charging at destinations has emerged as a key factor for EV users. This highlights the growing expectation for "charging at the destination" during their accommodations.

Roadside lodges like Family Lodge Hatagoya align seamlessly with the needs of travelers utilizing personal vehicles, thus it’s anticipated that the introduction of charging stations will facilitate greater convenience for EV drivers. Implementing charging facilities not only makes accommodations more attractive to EV users but also raises customer satisfaction by providing a secure environment for charging during their stay.

The背景 of Introducing Eneliver Wallbox

Two significant demands led to the decision to install Eneliver Wallbox across Family Lodge locations:

1. Comprehensive Nationwide Support: Family Lodge sought a partner who could provide a one-stop solution for design, installation, and operational support nationwide. Eneliver's extensive partner network that covers the entire country made it an ideal choice. Eneliver is capable of managing everything from software and hardware product development to installation and operational support, enabling rapid implementation of charging infrastructure across all Family Lodge locations.

2. Affordability for Guests: The need to keep installation costs low while restricting access solely to guests also played a crucial role in selecting the service. Although facilities often have to consider public accessibility when leveraging subsidies, requirements can complicate installation. Eneliver’s commitment to providing economically advantageous charging options, even in the absence of government subsidies, combined with a zero monthly service model, made it particularly appealing.

Locations Equipped with EV Charging.

The EV charging infrastructure has been installed at the following Family Lodge locations:

• - Family Lodge Hatagoya - Kobuchizawa

Address: 793 Kobuchizawa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Facilities: 2 x Eneliver Wallbox Basic (Pearl White) 6kW regular chargers

• - Family Lodge Hatagoya - Sendai Watari

Address: 4-1 Aikuma Nakazumi, Watari Town, Watari District, Miyagi Prefecture
Facilities: 2 x Eneliver Wallbox Basic (Pearl White) 6kW regular chargers

• - Family Lodge Hatagoya - Maebashi Minami

Address: 612 Nishizen, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture
Facilities: 2 x Eneliver Wallbox Basic (Pearl White) 6kW regular chargers

• - Family Lodge Hatagoya - Tokyo Shin-Kiba

Address: 1-9-9 Shin-Kiba, Koto City, Tokyo
Facilities: 2 x Eneliver Wallbox Basic (Pearl White) 6kW regular chargers

Eneliver is committed to enhancing the charging experience for EV travelers, ensuring they feel secure while on road trips or during stays at lodging facilities. Moreover, Eneliver plans to gradually expand its services to more Family Lodge locations nationwide.

About Eneliver's Services

Eneliver is dedicated to providing comprehensive EV charging solutions for hotels, commercial properties, parking lots, offices, and residential complexes. They offer OCPP-compliant high-functionality charging equipment, charging management systems, and mobile applications, all developed in-house. Their Wallbox model, now available at Family Lodge Hatagoya, allows for controlled output and charging fee management. EV drivers can conveniently manage payments and usage through a dedicated app or web browser by scanning a QR code on the charger.

Furthermore, Eneliver has established a robust customer support framework, ensuring that both EV drivers and facility operators can seamlessly adopt and manage EV charging services. Eneliver continues its initiative to widen the scope of EV charging infrastructure across various types of facilities, primarily focusing on the hospitality industry.

Through these endeavors, Eneliver aims to provide a more user-friendly EV charging service for both users and operators, contributing to the expansion of EV infrastructure and advancing a carbon-free society.

About Eneliver Co., Ltd.

• - Name: Eneliver Co., Ltd.
• - Founded: June 2022
• - Location: Takadanobaba 2-5-23 Daiichi Keijyo Building 907, Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Akimasa Nakashima
• - Website: eneliver.com
• - Business: Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of EV chargers, management systems, applications, and installation of solar power systems and storage batteries.

About Hatagoya Co., Ltd.

• - Name: Hatagoya Co., Ltd.
• - Founded: July 1994
• - Location: 3-3-4 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo
• - CEO: Shin Kai
• - Website: hatagoya.co.jp
• - Business: Management, planning, and design of hotel operations.

For inquiries:
Eneliver Co., Ltd.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: eneliver.com/contact

Note: OCPP refers to the Open Charge Point Protocol, an international standard communication protocol that manages EV chargers. With this protocol, remote management and operations of chargers, as well as payment handling for charging, can be conducted without special networks or terminals; hence it significantly aids in expanding EV charging infrastructure.