Southern fast-food chain Bojangles is getting into EV charging, debuting its first DC fast-charging station in Savannah, Georgia – and dozens more are following.
The fried chicken company opened an EV charging hub at its restaurant at 4401 Ogeechee Road in Savannah in May. The project was developed with EV charger company XLR8 America and Energy and Environmental Design Services, which handled installation and maintenance.
Bojangles is wisely jumping on the charge-and-dine bandwagon – the Savannah site is the first step in what Bojangles says will be a national rollout across key US markets. A spokesperson initially said a second charging site at a Bojangles restaurant will open in Charlotte later this year, but wouldn’t indicate how many sites are planned or the overall timescale. However, the New York Times reported this month that the company plans to add 85 chargers by early 2027.
As more retailers, restaurants, and convenience chains add EV chargers, fast food locations are becoming an increasingly logical fit. Drivers tend to stop for 20 to 40 minutes, especially on road trips, and charging gives restaurants another way to bring in customers and keep them on-site longer.
XLR8 America CEO Frank O’Connor said, “Together, we’re building a national network that makes EV charging effortless and every stop genuinely worth making.”
This story was originally published on May 20, 2026, and updated on July 27.
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