Lexus's world's first directly operated charging station opens in Tokyo: free dessert drinks and plans to open 100 outlets

CTOnews.com, June 15 (Xinhua) Toyota's high-end brand Lexus today announced the opening of its world's first direct charging station in Tokyo's Midtown Hibiya, which comes with a series of value-added services in addition to fast charging.

According to ▲ Touyuan Lexus, the charging station is the first fast charging facility in Japan that can be booked 60 days in advance, and car owners can book the charging time in advance through My LEXUS App. The charging station provides a fast charger with the largest 150kw, which can be charged in 30 minutes. After the charging is completed, the car owner can drive directly out of the charging station, and the system will automatically complete the deduction.

During the waiting time, charging stations will also provide car owners with a wide range of value-added services, including free desserts and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as affordable massage and hairdressing services. Lexus will continue to expand these services in the future.

CTOnews.com previously reported that Lexus launched its first pure electric car, the New RZ, on March 30, along with the Lexus electrification program (LEP). Lexus said the opening of the charging station is part of LEP, which plans to open 100 Lexus charging stations by 2030, while the next one will open in Asaisawa, Nagano prefecture, Japan by the end of the year.