Tokyo and London – 10 December, 2024 – Kaluza Japan, a joint venture between software platform Kaluza and Mitsubishi Corporation, today announces a smart charging pilot for Honda electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Japan. Kaluza’s software intelligence platform connects directly to the vehicle’s onboard systems and optimises charging for the cheapest and greenest times, all through a simple app-based charging experience and without the need for separate charging hardware. The goal of this pilot is to assess the performance and feasibility of smart charging with actual Honda EV owners.
Following Japan’s first direct-to-vehicle smart charging service for MC Retail Energy (MCRE) customers with the Mitsubishi Motors Outlander plug-in hybrid vehicle announced last month, this deployment marks the next step for Kaluza Japan’s commercial expansion.
Kaluza, the market leader in innovative, scalable smart charging solutions, is able to optimise charging for over 80% of EVs in the market and has commercial agreements with major global auto brands including Volvo, Volkswagen, Porsche and Mitsubishi Motors, delivering new levels of convenience and value to EV drivers globally.
Jonathan Levy, Managing Director of Japan and US, Kaluza, commented:
“Kaluza is working with innovative leaders around the world to transform EVs into intelligent energy assets, making the switch to electric even greener by optimising charging to support a renewables-powered system. Smart charging programs like this pilot with Honda Motor, ALTNA and MCRE are essential for creating customer-centric solutions that will drive meaningful progress toward decarbonisation.”
About Kaluza
Kaluza is an energy software company powering the future of energy. From revolutionising billing to smart electric vehicle charging, Kaluza’s technology is empowering some of the biggest energy suppliers to better serve millions of customers. Its real-time cloud platform transforms supplier operations, reducing cost to serve and boosting customer engagement. Powered by Kaluza, suppliers can invest in innovating for tomorrow’s customers and drive decarbonisation with smart, low carbon technologies that not only reduce energy bills, but lay the foundations for a more flexible energy system.
Kaluza is a B Corp-certified business with over 450 employees across seven global hubs. www.kaluza.com
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