HAKOBUNE

Hakobune Inc. delivers integrated "EV x energy management" services, leveraging electric vehicles as dynamic power resources. The company provides commuter EVs for employee use, comprehensive workplace charging infrastructure, and solar power generation solutions, all offered through a monthly subscription model. This approach positions EVs not just for transportation but as critical components in a distributed energy network, enhancing grid stability and energy independence.

Sumitomo Corporation established Hakobune Inc. on April 10, 2023, appointing Masanori Takahashi as its Representative Director President & CEO. The foundational insight was to harness the burgeoning electric vehicle fleet to address pressing energy challenges at local, national, and regional levels. This strategic move from a prominent trading and investment firm underscores a commitment to sustainable infrastructure.

Hakobune's services cater to organizations seeking to integrate sustainable transport with energy solutions, utilizing its offerings to support their employees and operational energy needs. The company's vision extends to proactively promoting EVs as a public electricity source, aiming to contribute significantly to resolving broad energy supply and demand imbalances and fostering resilient energy ecosystems across Japan.