On the Dash:
- Toyota will install 500 high-speed EV chargers at Japanese dealerships by March 2026, up from 390 currently.
- The rollout is slower than initially pledged and lags behind rivals Nissan and Mitsubishi.
- Expansion supports Japan’s national EV infrastructure goals, with half of dealerships expected to have fast chargers by 2030.
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to install more high-speed electric vehicle chargers at its dealerships in Japan, aiming to reach 500 units by the end of the fiscal year in March 2026. The expansion adds to the existing network of 390 fast chargers and roughly 3,800 standard-speed chargers already in place at Toyota outlets nationwide.
Toyota aims to strengthen EV infrastructure, though the move falls short of the automaker’s earlier pledge to equip all 5,000 domestic dealerships with high-speed chargers by 2025. Slower rollout highlights the ongoing challenges of scaling charging infrastructure in a market still dominated by hybrid vehicles and cautious consumer demand.
Toyota’s 2021 plan to launch 30 new EV models by 2030 also faces pressure, with CEO Koji Sato signaling that the company might revise its target of selling 1.5 million EVs annually by 2026. Competitors Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have already installed high-speed chargers at the majority of their dealerships, covering approximately 90% of Nissan locations and 94% of Mitsubishi outlets.
The expansion of fast chargers aligns with Japan’s broader national goals. By 2030, the Japanese government aims to deploy 30,000 high-speed charging stations at convenient locations, including convenience stores, gas stations, and auto dealerships. At that point, roughly half of the country’s 20,000 automobile dealerships are expected to have fast chargers.
