Tesla has expanded its Supercharger network in Japan by opening a charging site at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Kawasaki, marking the company’s 150th Supercharger location in the country.
The first 7-Eleven site is located in the Shibokuchi area of Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture and features four Superchargers with a maximum output of 250 kW each. The chargers are available around the clock.
Tesla Expands Charging Access Through 7-Eleven
Tesla’s charging rates vary according to charging power, starting at 37 yen per minute for output of up to 60 kW. The rate rises to 78 yen per minute for 60–100 kW, 122 yen for 100–180 kW and 200 yen for 180–250 kW.
Drivers receive a five-minute grace period after charging is completed. Tesla can then impose an idle fee of up to 100 yen per minute when at least half of the charging stalls are occupied and a vehicle remains connected.
The 7-Eleven Kawasaki Shibokuchi Higashi location does not include Tesla Destination Chargers.
The charging partnership is part of a broader effort by Tesla to increase access to its fast-charging network while using established retail locations that customers already visit.
Supercharger Network Reaches 152 Locations
Tesla has opened two additional Supercharger sites in Japan following the Kawasaki launch.
One is located at the MALera Gifu shopping mall in Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture, while another has opened at Aeon Mall Kashiihama in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Both locations feature four charging stalls with a maximum output of 250 kW per stall. Their openings have increased Tesla’s Japanese Supercharger network to 152 locations.
Tesla plans to expand Supercharger availability at approximately 10 7-Eleven stores across Japan by the end of March 2027.
Tesla Expands Japanese Retail Presence
Tesla is also increasing its retail footprint in Japan. The company currently operates 40 stores in the country, including two temporary pop-up locations, and is scheduled to open another outlet in Osaka on Aug. 8.
Reuters has reported that Tesla intends to increase its Japanese retail network to at least 60 locations as it seeks to strengthen its position in the imported vehicle market.
The company has also begun offering Model Y test drives at 7-Eleven stores shortly after introducing Supercharger facilities at participating locations.
The expansion comes as Tesla seeks to increase its presence in Japan’s competitive automotive market. In May, the Model Y was reported to have been the best-selling vehicle among foreign car brands in the country.
By combining charging infrastructure, retail locations and test-drive opportunities, Tesla is expanding several elements of its Japanese EV strategy while making its vehicles more accessible to consumers outside its traditional sales locations.
