Tesla plans to double the number of its electric vehicle stores in Japan to 50 by the end of 2026, according to multiple reports citing Nikkei. Currently, Tesla operates approximately 25 stores in the Japanese market. This expansion reflects Tesla's strategy to increase its presence and sales in Japan. Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD aims to expand its dealership network in Japan to 100 stores within the same timeframe, indicating growing competition in the Japanese electric vehicle market.