Features of equipment, system and facilities

EV sharing in Kyoto

An international tourist center and an environmentally advanced city, Kyoto is the stage for this membership-based EV sharing system targeting local residents and tourists. The system is operating with subsidies from the national government and with the cooperation of local governments, businesses and universities.

New public transport system improving the environment and alleviating traffic problems

This new transport system of sharing the use of small zero-emission EVs not only helps to improve the environment, but alleviates many of the everyday traffic problems such as congestion and a lack of parking space. The system itself and the location of the EV stations are closely linked to the public transport system for ease of use.

Short-time, short-distance, or drive and leave

The system operates 35 small two-person EVs, and seven EV stations equipped with recharging facilities. Members can use the vehicles for short periods or short distances any time they wish. The vehicles do not have to be returned to the original station where they were collected.

Automatic operation possible through ITS technology

The system can accept bookings and manage the two models of EV (Toyota e-com and Nissan Hyper-mini) using ITS technology. Using an IC card, users can collect and return vehicles automatically.Each vehicle is equipped with the latest information system through which users can communicate with the control center, and obtain tourist information.