Increasing the EV/PHV sales mix and greening stores

「As of the end of the fiscal year, 29 of the 62 stores used renewable energy. We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 20.1% of new-vehicle sales during the fiscal year and 28.9% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the fiscal year. In addition, 27 chargers were newly installed during the fiscal year, bringing the total to 149, including 44 fast chargers.」

「With the Sustainability Committee at the center, we will actively pursue initiatives toward a decarbonized society, including environmentally conscious store development such as the introduction of renewable energy, promoting low-carbon vehicle sales and further installing charging equipment.」

「More than 100 employees have purchased EVs sold by our company to date.」

「We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 22.0% of new-vehicle sales during the six months ended 30 September and 33.3% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the interim period. In parallel with expanding the EV lineup of the brands we offer, the number of EV chargers increased by 10 during the interim period. As a result, the total reached 109 as of the end of the interim period, including 35 fast chargers.」

「Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 14.8% of new-vehicle sales during the fiscal year and 25.0% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the fiscal year. In addition, 24 EV chargers were newly installed during the fiscal year, bringing the total to 99 as of the end of the fiscal year, including 31 fast chargers.」

「We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 15.0% of new-vehicle sales during the six months ended 30 September and 24.4% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the interim period. In addition, 21 EV chargers were newly installed during the six months ended 30 September, bringing the total to 97 as of the end of the interim period, including 31 fast chargers.」

「We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. The electric-vehicle-focused BYD brand, which we began offering in July 2023, contributed to these efforts. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 7.0% of new-vehicle sales, up 0.4 percentage points year on year. They accounted for 16.4% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the fiscal year. The number of EV chargers reached 75 as of the end of the fiscal year, including 17 fast chargers.」

「We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. The electric-vehicle-focused BYD brand, which we began offering in July 2023, contributed to these efforts. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 7.9% of new-vehicle sales during the nine months ended 31 December. They also accounted for 15.8% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the third quarter. As of the end of the third quarter, the Group had 73 EV chargers, including 17 fast chargers.」

「We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. The electric-vehicle-focused BYD brand, which we began offering in July 2023, contributed to these efforts. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 8.6% of new-vehicle sales during the six months ended 30 September. They also accounted for 15.8% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the second quarter. In addition, 7 EV chargers were newly installed during the six months ended 30 September, bringing the total to 73 as of the end of the second quarter, including 17 fast chargers.」

「We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 6.0% of new-vehicle sales during the three months ended 30 June and 14.1% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the first quarter. In addition, 2 EV chargers were newly installed during the three months ended 30 June, bringing the total to 66 as of the end of the first quarter, including 15 fast chargers.」

「By the end of the fiscal year, we plan to switch 22 stores to electricity suppliers' renewable energy plans and purchase green energy certificates for the remaining electricity used. As a result, all electricity used by the Group's 36 stores and head office during the fiscal year is expected to come from 100% renewable energy.」

「We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 6.4% of new-vehicle sales during the nine months ended 31 December and 13.1% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the third quarter. In addition, fast chargers were newly installed at 4 stores during the nine months ended 31 December. As of the end of the third quarter, the Group had 63 EV chargers, including 14 fast chargers.」

「We continued to promote the introduction of renewable energy at stores, a key initiative under the Group's medium- to long-term plan. During the three months ended 30 June, renewable energy was newly introduced at 3 stores, bringing the total to 20 of the Group's 35 stores. We also continued promoting sales of low-carbon vehicles and increasing their ratio among company vehicles. Low-carbon vehicles accounted for 3.7% of new-vehicle sales during the three months ended 30 June and 9.0% of the Group's company vehicles as of the end of the first quarter. The number of EV chargers was 59, including 10 fast chargers, unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year.」

「The Group will increase the sales ratio of low-carbon vehicles, including EVs and PHVs, and accelerate the greening of its stores through measures such as the use of renewable energy. In addition, it will continue installing chargers and fast chargers at each store and serve as a charging hub for the surrounding area.」