FamilyMart Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based convenience store chain, is joining forces with Tesla Motors Japan LLC to introduce Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) superchargers to its stores.
The first supercharger, capable of delivering a charge for 275 km within just 15 minutes, will be installed at the FamilyMart Tokorozawa Inter Store in Saitama Prefecture, marking a milestone in the Japanese convenience store industry.
We see a picture of a Tesla Model Y being charged at FamilyMart in the supplied photo.
This initiative follows a basic agreement reached between FamilyMart and Tesla regarding the installation of supercharger stations. As of Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 13:00, customers visiting the FamilyMart Tokorozawa Inter Store can utilize the first-ever Tesla EV supercharger in a Japanese convenience store.
FamilyMart has been leading the distribution and retail industry in advancing the installation of EV quick chargers since 2010, making them available at approximately 600 stores nationwide. The installation of Tesla Superchargers, which automatically recharge the vehicle once plugged in, is part of FamilyMart’s bid to improve customer convenience amid the growing popularity of electric vehicles in Japan. Tesla vehicles currently boast a significant share of global sales.
Moving forward, FamilyMart plans not only to expand the number of superchargers across its stores but also to organize a variety of events, including test drives utilizing the parking lots of its stores as points of interaction with Tesla.
The supercharger to be installed at the FamilyMart Tokorozawa Inter Store will comprise 4 superchargers capable of serving 4 vehicles, and will operate around the clock. The usage fee will range between 25 and 140 yen per minute, depending on the charging output. As of May 2023, there were 70 superchargers installed nationwide.
FamilyMart aims to be an essential location for communities by connecting with customers like a family, providing convenience, and now, bolstering support for the EV landscape in Japan.