CHARGESPOT Installed at 23 Sendai Subway Stations
INFORICH and the Sendai City Transportation Bureau announced the installation of CHARGESPOT mobile battery sharing services at 23 stations on the Sendai Subway. Completion is expected by March 2026 to enhance commuter convenience and disaster resilience.
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INFORICH Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; Group CEO: Hironori Akiyama), operator of the mobile battery sharing service 'CHARGESPOT™', and the Sendai City Transportation Bureau (Location: Aoba-ku, Sendai; Manager: Hiroaki Yoshino) have announced the deployment of CHARGESPOT at 23 stations operated by the bureau. This includes 21 new installations and 2 existing ones, with the rollout starting in January 2026 and completion set for March 2026. The initiative aims to alleviate battery anxiety among subway users and ensure access to information during disasters and emergencies, realizing a safer urban transportation environment.
The Sendai Subway consists of two lines: the Namboku Line (Izumi-Chuo to Tomizawa) and the Tozai Line (Yagiyama Zoological Park to Arai). As essential urban infrastructure for commuting, school, and tourism, there has been a growing demand for charging options within stations due to high smartphone usage. Furthermore, the need for reliable communication during emergencies like power outages or network failures has intensified, leading to the decision for this large-scale expansion.
Installation Details:
Period: January 2026 to March 2026
Locations: 23 Sendai Subway Stations (Namboku and Tozai Lines)
Namboku Line: Izumi-Chuo, Yaotome, Kita-Sendai, Kita-Yobancho, Kotodai-koen, Hirose-dori, Itsutsubashi, Atagobashi, Kawaramachi, Nagamachi-Itchome, Nagamachi, Nagamachi-Minami, Tomizawa.
Tozai Line: Yagiyama Zoological Park, Kawauchi, International Center, Aoba-dori Ichibancho, Sendai, Miyagino-dori, Renbo, Oroshimachi, Rokuchonome, Arai.
Equipment: 12 units of 10-slot type, 9 units of 20-slot type (Total 21 new units).
*Installation specifics vary by station. Target stations cover 23 out of the 30 total stations in the network.
About Sendai Subway:
Operated by the Sendai City Transportation Bureau, it serves as the backbone of the Sendai metropolitan area's transport, focusing on safety, comfort, and sustainable management.
About CHARGESPOT:
Japan's No. 1 mobile battery sharing service. Users simply scan a QR code on the stand via the app to rent. As of December 2025, there are approximately 59,000 units across Japan, with global expansion in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Singapore, and more.
The Sendai Subway consists of two lines: the Namboku Line (Izumi-Chuo to Tomizawa) and the Tozai Line (Yagiyama Zoological Park to Arai). As essential urban infrastructure for commuting, school, and tourism, there has been a growing demand for charging options within stations due to high smartphone usage. Furthermore, the need for reliable communication during emergencies like power outages or network failures has intensified, leading to the decision for this large-scale expansion.
Installation Details:
Period: January 2026 to March 2026
Locations: 23 Sendai Subway Stations (Namboku and Tozai Lines)
Namboku Line: Izumi-Chuo, Yaotome, Kita-Sendai, Kita-Yobancho, Kotodai-koen, Hirose-dori, Itsutsubashi, Atagobashi, Kawaramachi, Nagamachi-Itchome, Nagamachi, Nagamachi-Minami, Tomizawa.
Tozai Line: Yagiyama Zoological Park, Kawauchi, International Center, Aoba-dori Ichibancho, Sendai, Miyagino-dori, Renbo, Oroshimachi, Rokuchonome, Arai.
Equipment: 12 units of 10-slot type, 9 units of 20-slot type (Total 21 new units).
*Installation specifics vary by station. Target stations cover 23 out of the 30 total stations in the network.
About Sendai Subway:
Operated by the Sendai City Transportation Bureau, it serves as the backbone of the Sendai metropolitan area's transport, focusing on safety, comfort, and sustainable management.
About CHARGESPOT:
Japan's No. 1 mobile battery sharing service. Users simply scan a QR code on the stand via the app to rent. As of December 2025, there are approximately 59,000 units across Japan, with global expansion in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Singapore, and more.