Ota City, Gunma Launches EV Purchase Subsidy: Up to ¥200,000 in Digital Vouchers for In-City Purchases Starting July 15

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A Win-Win Initiative for Local Economy and Environment

Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, is launching the "Ota City Industrial Revitalization Electric Vehicle Purchase Subsidy Program" to promote local economic development and achieve a decarbonized society. The program targets residents who purchase battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from dealerships within the city.

Under this program, individuals who purchase qualifying electric vehicles from local dealers will receive Ota City digital gift vouchers called "OTACO" to support their purchase and stimulate local consumption.

Subsidy Details

Subsidies will be provided based on the type of vehicle purchased:

- Eligible vehicles from Subaru Corporation: OTACO worth ¥200,000 (planned for 300 units) - Other eligible vehicles: OTACO worth ¥50,000 (planned for 100 units)

* Total budget: ¥65 million * Each applicant is eligible for the subsidy only once.

Main Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants

- Must be registered as a resident of Ota City (no household member has outstanding municipal taxes or other arrears)

Eligible Vehicles

- Battery capacity of 70kWh or more - Equipped with V2H (Vehicle to Home) and V2L (Vehicle to Load) functions, and an AC100V/1500W outlet as standard equipment at the time of purchase - Purchased as a new vehicle from a dealership within Ota City (including financing, but excluding leasing and residual value loans with terms under four years) - New vehicle registration completed between July 1 (Wed) and February 28, Reiwa 9 (Sun)

* Additional requirements apply. All conditions must be met. For details, please visit the city's official website.

View Detailed Requirements

Ota City Official Website: "Partial Subsidy for Electric Vehicle Purchase Costs"

Note 1: V2H (Vehicle to Home) – Function to supply electricity stored in the vehicle's battery to a home Note 2: V2L (Vehicle to Load) – Function to supply electricity from the vehicle to external devices or facilities

Application Period

From 9:00 AM on July 15, Reiwa 8 (Wed) to 24:00 on March 7, Reiwa 9 (Sun)

* The program will end once the budget is fully allocated.

Comment from the Responsible Officer

"Ota City has a proud history as a manufacturing town and is also actively promoting initiatives toward a decarbonized society. Through this program, we aim to promote eco-friendly lifestyles while revitalizing local businesses. We also expect further economic activation through the use of OTACO vouchers within the city."

Details and Application Method

Applications will be accepted via the Gunma Electronic Application System (LoGo Form) after vehicle delivery.

* Applications are not accepted in person or by mail.

For detailed information on the program, application procedures, and eligible vehicles, please visit the Ota City official website.

Program Details and Application

Ota City Official Website: "Partial Subsidy for Electric Vehicle Purchase Costs"

Inquiries

Ota City, Industry and Environment Department, Future Industry Promotion Section, Commercial Affairs Division

TEL: 0276-47-1834

Address: 2-35 Hamamachi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Overview of Ota City

Ota City (Ota-shi) is located in the northern part of the Kanto Plain, in southeastern Gunma Prefecture. It is a major industrial city known for automobile manufacturing, while also blessed with natural resources such as the Tone and Watarase rivers and the lush greenery of the Kanzan and Hachioji hills.

Situated at the neck of Gunma Prefecture, famously described in the "Jomo Karuta" as "the shape of a dancing crane," Ota City is within a 90-kilometer radius of the capital region. The Higashi-Kanto Expressway runs through the northern part of the city, connecting to the Kan-etsu and Tohoku Expressways. Additionally, the Tōbu Railway's express trains Ryōmō and Liberty Ryōmō provide convenient access from Asakusa and Kita-Senju stations to Ota Station in about 90 minutes.

Ota City – A Town of Manufacturing

Ota City has developed as a corporate town centered around Subaru. Today, it has expanded into diverse sectors including food, home appliances, and outdoor goods, ranking first in Eastern Japan in manufacturing shipment value and recognized as one of Japan’s leading manufacturing cities.

A Town of Sports

Ota City is the home town of the men's professional basketball team, Gunma Crane Thunders. Subaru's track and field and baseball teams are also based in Ota. The new arena "OPEN HOUSE ARENA OTA," completed in spring 2023, features Japan's most advanced center vision and sound systems, serving as a major sports hub for the city.

A Town of History

Ota City is associated with Masashige Nitta, a renowned general from the late Kamakura to the Northern and Southern Courts periods, featured in the classical literature "Taiheiki." The Nitta Manor ruins scattered throughout the city are designated national historic sites. The historic Kanzan Castle ruins, known as an impregnable fortress that repelled attacks by powerful warlords during the Sengoku period, is a popular destination listed among Japan's Top 100 Castles.

A Town of Culture

Ota City's pride is the Ota City Art Museum and Library, located in front of Ota Station. It hosts exhibitions centered on contemporary art and houses international picture books, children's literature, art books, and magazines on design, art, and architecture. Visitors can enjoy the architecture, including ramps and spiral staircases, while casually browsing like window shopping. The first floor features a café, and the top floor has a rooftop garden for relaxation.

A Town of Agriculture

Ota City's specialty products include yamatoimo (mountain yam), small watermelons, 'Yoyehime' strawberries, and 'Brick Nine' tomatoes. The city also boasts high production volumes of spinach, moroheiya, and green onions. Livestock farming is also thriving, including dairy farming, beef cattle fattening, pig farming, and poultry farming.