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Tesla to double Japan dealerships to 50, while China's BYD eyes 100
Telsa aims to make its EVs feel more accessible to car buyers with the expanded dealership network. (Photo by Kazuhiro Noguchi)
SOTA TANAKA
TOKYO -- Tesla plans to double the number of electric vehicle dealerships in Japan by the end of next year, while Chinese rival BYD looks to field a network of 100 dealerships.
The U.S. carmaker aims to have dealerships in 30 locations this year, up from 23 currently, then expand to 50 locations in 2026. Tesla is considering a target of 100 for later.
