{"id":82502,"date":"2025-05-20T14:53:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T18:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82502"},"modified":"2025-05-20T14:53:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T18:53:48","slug":"waffle-house-dc-fast-chargers-bp-pulse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82502","title":{"rendered":"Waffle House is getting DC fast chargers \u2013 and it’s a genius move"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Waffle House is about to become a go-to DC fast charging spot for EV drivers, thanks to a new partnership with bp pulse.<\/p>\n

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The EV charging arm of British oil giant bp just announced a \u201cstrategic relationship\u201d with the American diner chain to bring DC fast charging to a network of Waffle House locations across the South and Southeast, including Texas, Georgia, and Florida.<\/p>\n

Each site will get six DC fast charging bays with 400kW chargers featuring both CCS and NACS connectors. The first stations are expected to go live in 2026.<\/p>\n

Now, if you\u2019ve ever been on a road trip through the South, you already know Waffle House is always open. Like, always. The lights are on 24\/7, even during hurricanes and major storms. There\u2019s actually something called the \u201cWaffle House Index<\/a>\u201d used by FEMA and emergency responders to gauge how bad a storm is. If the Waffle House is closed? It\u2019s serious.<\/p>\n

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That makes these locations a pretty smart choice for DC fast chargers. In an evacuation scenario or on a road trip, it\u2019s a reliable place to stop, fast charge your car, and grab a plate of smothered and covered hash browns.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdding an iconic landmark like Waffle House to our growing portfolio of EV charging sites is such an exciting opportunity,\u201d said Sujay Sharma, CEO of bp pulse Americas. \u201cWe\u2019re building a robust network of ultrafast chargers across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

A bp pulse spokesperson told Electrek<\/em> that the \u201cfirst batch of 50 sites is already in the works.\u201d And with Waffle House locations situated along major highways and well-traveled routes, this move could make a big difference in EV charging accessibility, especially in areas that need an EV infrastructure boost.<\/p>\n

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