What’s happening: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and energy software platform Kaluza have partnered to launch Japan’s first telematics-based smart charging service. The service aims to increase the affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) and maximize their value for a decarbonized energy system.
Why it matters: Smart charging technology allows EVs to charge during low demand times when energy is cheaper and greener, helping customers reduce their EV costs and carbon emissions through a seamless digital experience. By directly connecting with MMC’s all-new Outlander via telematics, Kaluza’s software will optimize charging to avoid high electricity prices and alleviate network balancing challenges.
Key points:
- Kaluza’s wealth of global smart charging expertise following deployments in North America, Europe and Australia will be used for the project.
- Outlander owners in Japan will be eligible to participate in product trials this year.
- The service is part of an agreement between MMC, Kaluza and Mitsubishi Corporation which prioritizes the development of customer-centric services to accelerate the adoption of EVs.
- The partners aim to demonstrate the potential of smart charging at scale to drive Japan’s progress towards becoming a carbon-neutral society.
Bottom line: Mitsubishi and Kaluza have partnered to launch Japan’s first telematics-based smart charging service to increase the affordability of electric vehicles and maximize their value for a decarbonized energy system. The service will use Kaluza’s smart charging technology to directly connect with MMC’s all-new Outlander, optimizing charging to help customers reduce their EV costs and carbon emissions through a seamless digital experience. The project aims to demonstrate the potential of smart charging at scale and drive Japan’s progress towards becoming a carbon-neutral society.
