In Pictures: Hardee's Opens First EV Fast-Charging Site, With Carl's Jr. Locations Planned

Energized EV's first DC fast-charging site brings four 240 kW ports to a Hardee's in Temple, Georgia.

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The Temple, Georgia, location supports both NACS and CCS1 connectors, accommodating a wide range of EV models.

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The planned rollout will extend EV fast charging to Hardee's and Carl's Jr. restaurants across the US.

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Energized EV has not yet announced pricing, total site count, or a timeline for the broader rollout.

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The 240 kW chargers are designed to deliver quick top-ups for drivers stopping at the restaurant.

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Fast-charging access at restaurant locations aims to pair meal stops with vehicle charging.

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The Hardee's site marks the beginning of a multi-brand charging strategy for the restaurant chains.

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DC fast charging is expanding into everyday dining locations as demand for public charging grows.

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The announcement signals growing interest in combining retail and restaurant stops with EV charging infrastructure.

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