targeted “range of about 218 miles.” It , an electric vehicle charging network , has officially become the world ’s largest , with more than 500 charging outlets available , outnumbering rival Tesla , which has 4,359 of its Superchargers . Instead of owning the network , Toyota handles the hardware , IT , and branding , with the hardware owned and paid for by individuals . The quick - to - scale company has raised $ 150 m in venture capital , with $ 47 m contributed by the Toyota Group ’s trading arm , Toyota Tshusho .
It , an electric vehicle charging network , has officially become the world ’s largest , with more than 500 charging outlets available , outnumbering rival Tesla , which has 4,359 of its Superchargers . Instead of owning the network , Toyota handles the hardware , IT , and branding , with the hardware owned and paid for by individuals . The quick - to - scale company has raised $ 150 m in venture capital , with $ 47 m contributed by the Toyota Group ’s trading arm , Toyota Tshusho .