Hardee’s gets EV fast charging – with Carl’s Jr. locations to follow

Photos: Energized EV EV drivers have a new reason to pull into Hardee’s. Energized EV has opened four fast-charging ports at a restaurant in Temple, Georgia, kicking off a planned rollout at Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. locations across the US. There’s no site count or rollout schedule yet, but the first location is open with both NACS and CCS1 connectors. What’s at the first Hardee’s charging stop? The chargers are at 587 Carrollton Street in Temple. The site has two dual-port XCharge C7 DC fast chargers, each rated at 240 kW, for a total of four charging ports. Monta provides the chargers’ software. XCharge says the C7 adjusts power output between its two connectors, and both NACS and CCS1 connectors are on offer. “Adding charging at our restaurants gives EV drivers a convenient place to stop, recharge, and enjoy a meal,” said Mike Darger, vice president of facilities and maintenance at CKE Restaurants. “We look forward to building on this first opening as more locations come online across the country.” How big will the rollout be? Energized EV says more Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. sites are planned across the US, with president and CEO Devin Grandis calling Temple “the beginning of a much larger expansion.” Energy & Environmental Design Services LLC (E&EDS) is the program’s exclusive installer. Its services include charging infrastructure design, installation, and maintenance, as well as electrical contracting. Energized EV’s approach is to install chargers where drivers already stop, whether they’re running errands or taking a longer road trip. But we’ll need the next locations and opening dates to see how useful this restaurant charging network will become. The announcement doesn’t list charging prices for Temple. Read more: Wisconsin is adding 42 new EV fast-charging stations – here’s where If you’ve ever considered going solar, make it easy by finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing by checking out EnergySage. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online, and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.