PLUGO Inc.

About PLUGO Inc.

This startup develops charging stations compatible with all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, featuring a variety of designs including wall-mounted and pillar-shaped options. Their mobile application allows users to pre-book charging slots and receive real-time updates, enhancing the charging experience for both customers and businesses.

```xml <problem> Electric vehicle (EV) owners face challenges in finding available and reliable charging stations, leading to range anxiety and inconvenience. Existing charging solutions often lack real-time information on station availability, reservation options, and seamless payment methods, hindering EV adoption and user satisfaction. </problem> <solution> Plugo offers a comprehensive EV charging service designed to enhance the charging experience for both EV users and businesses. The company provides a network of EV charging stations with a focus on user-friendly design and convenient access. Through its mobile application, Plugo enables users to locate charging stations, check real-time availability, reserve charging slots, and make payments. Plugo also collaborates with businesses and municipalities to install charging stations at various locations, creating a sustainable ecosystem that promotes EV adoption and provides value to both users and partners. </solution> <features> - Mobile app for locating charging stations, checking real-time availability, and making reservations - Support for various online payment methods, including credit cards and payment apps - Charging stations available in a range of locations, including commercial facilities, hotels, and tourist destinations - Green Charge system that offsets CO2 emissions by allocating non-fossil certificates from renewable energy providers - A variety of charger models are available, including AC chargers (MODE2 and MODE3) and DC fast chargers (CHAdeMO) - PLUGO Open Charge Lab cloud solution that allows partner companies to integrate Plugo's technology into their own EV charging businesses - Dynamic POI (Point of Interest) API that provides real-time charging station information, including availability, to external map and navigation services </features> <target_audience> Plugo targets EV drivers seeking convenient and reliable charging solutions, as well as businesses and municipalities looking to provide EV charging infrastructure and promote sustainable transportation. </target_audience> ```

What does PLUGO Inc. do?

This startup develops charging stations compatible with all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, featuring a variety of designs including wall-mounted and pillar-shaped options. Their mobile application allows users to pre-book charging slots and receive real-time updates, enhancing the charging experience for both customers and businesses.

Where is PLUGO Inc. located?

PLUGO Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan.

When was PLUGO Inc. founded?

PLUGO Inc. was founded in 2018.

How much funding has PLUGO Inc. raised?

PLUGO Inc. has raised $16.8M.

Location
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2018
Funding
$16.8M
Employees
12 employees
Investors
Boost Capital

PLUGO Inc.

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Relative Traction Score based on online presence metrics compared to companies in the same age group.

Executive Summary

This startup develops charging stations compatible with all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, featuring a variety of designs including wall-mounted and pillar-shaped options. Their mobile application allows users to pre-book charging slots and receive real-time updates, enhancing the charging experience for both customers and businesses.

plugo.co.jp50+
Founded 2018 – Tokyo, Japan

Funding

No specific funding rounds found.

Total Funding

$16.8M

Backed by

Boost Capital

Team (10+)

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Electric vehicle (EV) owners face challenges in finding available and reliable charging stations, leading to range anxiety and inconvenience. Existing charging solutions often lack real-time information on station availability, reservation options, and seamless payment methods, hindering EV adoption and user satisfaction.

Solution

Plugo offers a comprehensive EV charging service designed to enhance the charging experience for both EV users and businesses. The company provides a network of EV charging stations with a focus on user-friendly design and convenient access. Through its mobile application, Plugo enables users to locate charging stations, check real-time availability, reserve charging slots, and make payments. Plugo also collaborates with businesses and municipalities to install charging stations at various locations, creating a sustainable ecosystem that promotes EV adoption and provides value to both users and partners.

Features

Mobile app for locating charging stations, checking real-time availability, and making reservations

Support for various online payment methods, including credit cards and payment apps

Charging stations available in a range of locations, including commercial facilities, hotels, and tourist destinations

Green Charge system that offsets CO2 emissions by allocating non-fossil certificates from renewable energy providers

A variety of charger models are available, including AC chargers (MODE2 and MODE3) and DC fast chargers (CHAdeMO)

PLUGO Open Charge Lab cloud solution that allows partner companies to integrate Plugo's technology into their own EV charging businesses

Dynamic POI (Point of Interest) API that provides real-time charging station information, including availability, to external map and navigation services

Target Audience

Plugo targets EV drivers seeking convenient and reliable charging solutions, as well as businesses and municipalities looking to provide EV charging infrastructure and promote sustainable transportation.

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