PowerX Inc. (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masahiro Ito) has installed the first ultrafast battery-powered EV charger at a BMW/MINI dealership in Japan, operated by Motoren Kobe Co., Ltd., a certified dealer of BMW Japan Corp. (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Masatoshi Hasegawa). The installation at “Kobe BMW Harbor Kobe Branch” / “MINI Harbor Kobe” (Kobe City, Hyogo Pref.) marks the beginning of a rollout that will see similar chargers installed at some dozens of BMW/MINI dealerships nationwide. This initiative aims to provide more convenient charging options for a larger number of EV owners.

The ultrafast charger installed at this dealership can be reserved and used through the PowerX app, similar to other charging stations managed by PowerX. The pricing structure is based on the amount of electricity charged, implementing a pay-as-you-go system that ensures fairness. Furthermore, the charger is available to all electric vehicle owners, not just those with BMW and MINI vehicles

Earlier this year, PowerX installed an ultrafast charger at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo as part of the BMW Destination Charging project. Building on this success, we are dedicated to improving the convenience and reliability of charging infrastructure for EV owners by expanding these installations to BMW and MINI dealerships.

Station Info: BMW/MINI Harbor Kobe Charge Station

Address: GLION Awa-s Building 1F, 11-1 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 650-0041
Product: PowerX Hypercharger Standard
Maximum Output: 150kW (Boost Mode for 10 minutes) / 120kW (Continuous Output)
Charging Capacity: 2 vehicles
Operation Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed: Tuesdays, second and third Wednesdays
Target Users: Owners of electric vehicles compatible with the CHAdeMO charging standard. Some vehicle models may not be supported.
Pricing Information: Free during the “Try! PowerX” promotion. After the promotion ends, usage will be charged per kWh. Details will be announced in the app.
Operational Start Date: August 5, 2024

About PowerX Inc.

Company Name: PowerX, Inc.
Representative: Masahiro Ito, President and CEO
Headquarters: Midtown Tower 43F, Akasaka 9-7-1, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Main Business: R&D and Production of Energy Storage System Solutions and Power Transfer Vessels, EV Charging Station Service, Renewable Energy and Power Supply Business
Website: http://power-x.jp/

About BMW Japan Corp.

Company Name: BMW Japan Corp.
Representative: Masatoshi Hasegawa (Representative Director, President and CEO)
Headquarters: Tokyo Shiodome Building, 1-9-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato City, Tokyo
URL: https://www.bmw.co.jp/