Optimized EV Truck for Last-Mile Delivery Supports Corporate Decarbonization and Commercial EV Expansion
Folofly Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hiroyasu Koma, Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), an EV manufacturer that developed Japan’s first 1-ton class EV truck optimized for last-mile delivery, continues to promote the nationwide adoption of its commercial EVs.
ASKUL Corporation (CEO: Akira Yoshioka, Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo) has introduced the folofly F1 VAN for the first time. Starting in October, the vehicle began operating at ASKUL Tokyo Distribution Center as part of its evaluation toward full-scale adoption. The move aligns with ASKUL’s broader initiative to reduce CO₂ emissions in its logistics operations.
Since announcing its “Zero CO₂ Challenge by 2030” in 2016, ASKUL has been testing EVs from various manufacturers to examine how they can contribute to decarbonization in logistics. The folofly F1 VAN has now joined this effort, expected to make a strong impact thanks to its specifications optimized for last-mile delivery.
ASKUL’s Commitment to a Decarbonized Society
In 2016, ASKUL declared its commitment to achieving zero CO₂ emissions by 2030. In 2017, it joined the international business initiative EV100, aiming to convert 100% of its last-mile delivery fleet to EVs by 2030. As of now, the company operates a total of 21 electric vehicles in its delivery operations.
(Note) EV100 is a global initiative that encourages companies to adopt electric vehicles and promote sustainable transportation infrastructure.
More information: [ASKUL Environmental and Social Initiatives (Japanese)]
https://askul.disclosure.site/ja/
folofly F1 Series – Meeting the Decarbonization Needs of the Commercial Vehicle Industry
folofly employs a horizontal division of labor model—focusing on product planning and design in Japan while outsourcing production overseas—similar to the smartphone industry. This approach enabled the company to develop and launch Japan’s first 1-ton class EV trucks, the F1 VAN and F1 TRUCK, at double the usual speed.
As commercial vehicle decarbonization becomes increasingly urgent, demand varies across industries, transport types, and cargo. folofly remains committed to collaborating with forward-thinking companies to develop vehicle models and services that meet these diverse needs—contributing to a carbon-neutral society while balancing economy and ecology.
folofly Company History
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August 2021: folofly Co., Ltd. established at Kyoto University International Science Innovation Building
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October 2021: Acquired registration for Japan’s first 1-ton class home delivery EV via fabless production
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October 2021: Began sales of the EV F1 VAN
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October 2021: SBS Holdings announced plans to adopt 10,000 folofly vehicles
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November 2021: Co-developed battery-swapping system with JEE
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June 2022: Unveiled second model, flatbed EV F1 TRUCK
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July 2022: F1 VAN certified under Advanced Trucks and Buses Introduction Acceleration Program subsidy
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September 2022: F1 VAN became Japan’s first 1-ton EV truck to receive a green license plate and began operations
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September 2022: Certified as eligible for CEV subsidy
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January 2023: Completed Series A funding round
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June 2023: Released new models (F1VS, F1VS4, F1TS) with ESC, parking lock, and CHAdeMO support
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June 2023: Formed national maintenance partnership with Advance Club, supported by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance
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July 2023: Began in-house Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) operations in Kobe
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July 2023: F1 Series certified under the Commercial Vehicle Electrification Promotion Program
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July 2023: Established official maintenance partnership with Intersupport
Company Overview
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Company Name: Folofly Co., Ltd.
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Established: August 3, 2021
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Representative: Hiroyasu Koma, CEO
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Capital: ¥1,108,991,000 (including capital reserve and surplus)
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Headquarters: 36-1 Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (Kyoto University International Science Innovation Building)
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Business: Development and sales of electric vehicles; provision of environmentally sustainable infrastructure services