Episode 40
EV Market Japan - Models, Charging Infrastructure and 2022 Trends
How easy is it to drive an electric car (EV) in Japan? Our 3 way discussion might give you some good insights if you are considering the change from a gas car to an all-electric model car in Japan. We discuss some of the EVs that are now on the market in Japan and give insights into the electric cars we chose and how we enjoy driving them, we also tackle common EV questions such as charging and pricing.
Looking forward to seeing Electric Cars and Vehicles used more in travel in Japan - this is an essential part of the future of travel.
About the Guests:
Kevin Meyerson is an EV enthusiast who chose the Jaguar IPace SUV type to suit his passion for snowsports and lifestyle. Kevin lives in a PassivHaus and has a home charger as well as knowledge of the public EV charging system in the Karuizawa area and beyond.
Kevin talks here about his Passiv Haus in Karuizawa Japan: https://youtu.be/KTBVvtaDNO0
Kevin talks about being an EV Ambassador: https://youtu.be/XFLXv0Occv0
Scott of TeslaQuest Japan is Osaka based and only uses public chargers for his Tesla Model3. Scott knows a lot about the EV charging network and Tesla supercharger network around Japan.
- Scott & JJ talk after their 1st year driving the Model3 Tesla in Japan:
- https://youtu.be/jtPna_3KQZA
- 2nd Year Review of the Model3 Tesla Experience in Japan:
- https://youtu.be/eBc8AItMQyk
- Pros & Cons of Driving a Model3 Tesla in Japan with Scott & JJ
- https://youtu.be/l5eE0IRRems
Like Scott, JJWalsh also owns a Model3 but charges at home from my home charger making use of my rooftop Solar PV energy as much as I can as well as at Tesla Superchargers for trips.
JJ's 1st Tesla Model3 Introduction video: https://youtu.be/CECwSCMEaY8
We discuss upcoming changes in Japan in 2022 now that Toyota has announced its plan for 30 EV's by 2030.
+ What do you think?
+ Are you interested in buying an EV as your next car?
#EV #ElectricCars #Japan #sustainability #DriveElectric #Tesla #Jaguar #Toyota #SDGs #charging #infrastructure #sustainable
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Music by Hana Victoria
Music rights to "Won't you See" purchased for Seek Sustainable Japan 2022
Hana Victoria Short Bio
My name is Hana Victoria, and I am a Japanese-American singer songwriter who dreams of inspiring, encouraging and empowering others through my music. Every word, melody, and visual comes straight from my heart, and I hope they influence you in some positive way :)
