There are former Class EF65-1000 locomotives renumbered from May 2012 by JR Freight to differentiate them from locomotives fitted with driving recording units mandated for operations over 100 km/h (60 mph).

As of 1 April 2016, 36 EF65-2000 locomotives remained in service, operated by JR Freight.
There are former Class EF65-1000 locomotives renumbered from May 2012 by JR Freight to differentiate them from locomotives fitted with driving recording units mandated for operations over 100 km/h (60 mph).
As of 1 April 2016, 36 EF65-2000 locomotives remained in service, operated by JR Freight.
JNR Class EF65