EVOS & FKK partner to produce EV chargers for Japan
EVOS has entered into a licensing agreement with Japanese manufacturer FKK to produce electric vehicle (EV) chargers destined for Japan, Southeast Asia, and other growing markets including India.
The agreement allows EVOS to tap into high-growth markets by offering a product tailored to Japanese customer needs.
FKK's well-established sales channels and geographic proximity to Southeast Asian countries and India align with strategic efforts to meet the increasing demand for both residential and commercial EV charging solutions.
As part of the agreement, FKK, recognized for its manufacturing quality in sparkplugs and LED components since 1954, will enter the EV charging sphere with EVOS' proven charging ecosystem. This includes the energy management cloud platform and Grid Integration Device (GID) systems, whose development and evolution will continue to be based in Australia.
"FKK has proven in over 70 years of operation that they manufacture with precision and develop high quality, advanced products. Our suite of chargers manufactured by FKK will be no exception," stated Marcelo Salgado, CEO and co-founder of EVOS.
"This agreement ensures that we can create chargers that suit the Japanese market, which is a logical market for us to enter given its established shipping lanes to other high-growth EV markets and free trade agreements with nations such as India."
Production of the first chargers under this collaboration is anticipated to commence by the end of the second quarter of this year.
The Japanese market presents a unique opportunity as residents often need to lease public parking spaces in urban areas, providing additional potential locations for EV chargers.
This aspect offers a test case scenario for EVOS and FKK, according to Chris Crossman, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of EVOS.
Crossman remarked, "For nations to meet their emissions targets, a transition to zero-emissions vehicles is necessary – so unique situations such as Japan's can be a test case for other countries. The EVOS suite of chargers are designed to handle any and all weather conditions while maintaining security and helping owners manage their energy costs by intuitively charging during off-peak periods or when excess renewables are running through the grid."
"As EV sales ramp up in Japan, we'll see more deployments like this become the norm rather than the exception."
Beyond this international expansion, EVOS continues to grow its local operations.
Production of chargers will persist in Brisbane to satisfy the needs of the Australian and New Zealand markets, while R&D efforts remain focused on developing innovative solutions for both local and global markets.
Recently, EVOS also secured a position as the preferred supplier of EV chargers for Movem, an entity of the largest energy retailer in the Philippines, highlighting its expanding presence in the Asian region.
EVOS CEO Marcelo Salgado noted, "Last year more than 90,000 electric vehicles were sold in Australia.
The demand is here and EVs are hitting an inflection point as lower-cost models enter the market, making the entry point to EVs much lower for the average Australian. The more EVs are purchased, the more charging at home and work becomes critical particularly if they can manage their energy costs in doing so, which makes our suite of products ideal for EV owners."
The company's MyEVOS application complements its chargers by allowing users to manage charging schedules and gain insights into energy consumption.
Additionally, the SB7 7.4kW charger and Fleet22 22kW AC charger are seeing increased sales, along with EVOS' Energy Platform tailored for commercial use, which offers dynamic energy management solutions.
Chief Experience Officer and co-founder Seshan Weeratunga added, "We don't just make chargers, but solve the issue of energy. As we move even more towards zero-emissions vehicles, both here and in markets like Japan, we need to ensure that we're not overwhelming the grid but instead adapting to it and working with it."
