The mutual use of the fast-charging network with Lexus, which was said to begin in July 2025, was later announced to be postponed until around March 2026, but it's finally happening!
It was officially announced that this service will become available on April 1, 2026.
Huh? Is this perhaps an April Fool's joke (lol)? (No, it's not, sorry...)
Therefore, mutual use of the rapid charging network "Premium Charging Alliance (PCA)," to which Porsche belongs in Japan, and the rapid charging network "LEXUS Charging," operated by Toyota Motor Corporation's Lexus brand, began on April 1, 2026.
From now on, BEV owners of PCA member brands (Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche) can use the fast chargers installed at approximately 190 Lexus authorized dealerships nationwide, as well as at Lexus's directly operated fast charging stations (8 locations nationwide).
When using the service, it will be possible to use it with other networks without any additional procedures using the existing dedicated app, but the charging fee will be subject to the rates set by the other network.
Initially, the service will be available at a limited number of locations, and the number of available locations will be gradually expanded. Therefore, please check the PCA app for the latest information on available locations.
PCA is a premium charging service that integrates a network of CHAdeMO standard fast chargers with output levels ranging from 90 to 150 kW. Currently, the PCA domestic charging network consists of 378 locations and 393 chargers.
This represents approximately three times the number of cases since the service launched in October 2022.
Incidentally, Porsche Japan currently has 11 Porsche Turbo Charging Stations with 20 chargers located in urban areas, and 55 authorized dealerships with 59 chargers, for a total of 79 fast chargers installed.
The official website of the Premium Charging Alliance is here:https://pcajp.com
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I'm Rika, the author of this article. Since I got my hands on a Porsche 911, I've been completely hooked on Porsches and I can't stop loving them, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are the 911 Carrera (2/991), 911 Carrera Cabriolet & 911 Carrera T (1/992), GT3 (1/997) and 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
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