Electrification and fuel efficiency standards

Committee:
Automobile
status:
Progress
Published:
In the FY2023 budget, the government continues to seamlessly implement xEV purchase subsidy measures, and has also requested approximately 107.6. billion yen for FY2024. We are very grateful. The government also has set up a study group to promote the development of charging infrastructure and begun considering deregulation of the voltage restrictions, etc. In addition, local governments such as Tokyo are expanding purchase subsidies for xEVs. Starting in 2025, Tokyo will require all new apartment houses to be equipped with charging equipment.

Recommendations

  • We would like to ask for the government's continued support for vehicle purchase subsidies for xEVs. We would also like to request that at least the current conditions be continued, or even extended further.
  • As the capacity of xEV batteries increases, charging efficiency is required. For voltage restrictions specific to Japan (DC450V/750V), the government has set up an investigative committee and has begun moving toward deregulation of some (private electrical facilities). We should continue to take into account trends in other countries and collaborate with related organizations to ease regulations from the user's perspective, including general electrical facilities.
  • Regarding recycling and reuse of batteries, we will cooperate with the parties concerned to improve the operation of the current joint recovery system. In addition, if an institutional framework to promote recycling and reuse of batteries is considered, we believe that it is important to create an appropriate scheme that can be addressed by imported cars.
  • In the review of passenger car fuel efficiency standards, the introduction of flexible measures should be considered.