New Delhi, March 31 -- Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday announced that Tesla is making a 'big' investment in Japan to expand the electric vehicle maker's service infrastructure and supercharger network in the country.

The move highlights Tesla's strategy to keep up with the increasing demand for EVs while strengthening its footprint in one of the world's most advanced automotive markets.

According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the expansion comes as the EV maker plans to double the number of service centres in Japan from 14 to more than 30 this year, in a bid to improve after-sales support for customers and gain market share.

"Tesla is making a big investment in Japan with service & Superchargers," Tesla chief Musk wrote on X.

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