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Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ

6385 US-550, Cuba, NM, 87013

Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is an EV charging location in Cuba, NM with 4 DC fast charging ports up to 150 kW on the FCN network. 24 hours daily. Public access. Listing data from NREL, last confirmed September 2026.

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🌐Imported from open data
📅Open since 2024
Max power
150.4 kW
DC fast
Ports
4
ports
Hours
24/7
24 hours daily
Pricing
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Stations & ports

2 stations · 4 ports
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ · DCFC CCS 150.4 kW
FCN
DC fast · 150.4 kW

150.4 kW can add 100 miles or more in 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the car.

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1ACCS· 150.4 kW
1BCCS· 150.4 kW
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ · DCFC CHAdeMO 120 kW
FCN
DC fast · 120 kW

120 kW adds roughly 100 miles in 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the car.

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2ACHAdeMO· 120 kW
2BCHAdeMO· 120 kW

Estimated charging time

DC fast charging · 150.4 kW
~23 min

For a typical EV (75 kWh battery) charging from 10% to 80%. Real-world times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load. Estimate for your EV →

6385 US-550 · Cuba, NM · 87013

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ located?
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is located at 6385 US-550, Cuba, NM.
What kind of charging does Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ offer?
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ offers DC fast charging, with stations rated up to 150.4 kW. There are 2 charging stations and 4 total ports at this location.
How long does it take to charge an EV at Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ?
A typical EV with a 75 kWh battery charging from 10% to 80% takes about 23 min on 150.4 kW DC fast charging at Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ. Actual times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load.
What are Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ's charging hours?
24 hours daily
What charging network operates Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ?
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is part of the FCN network. See more FCN charging across NM on SpotCharge.
Can anyone use the chargers at Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ?
Yes — Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is a publicly accessible charging location.
Is the Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ listing owner-managed?
Not yet. This page was generated from open charging data (NREL) and is refreshed by SpotCharge's weekly sync. If you own or operate this location, you can claim the listing for free and manage it directly.

Area electrification status

New Mexico · 2024
Plug-in vehicles
19K
#36 in US
Battery-electric
13K
69% of fleet
EVs per public port
13.9
1,355 ports listed

As of 2024, New Mexico had 18,800 plug-in vehicles registered — 13,000 fully battery-electric (69%) and 5,800 plug-in hybrid (31%). That ranks New Mexico #36 nationally and represents about 0.3% of all US plug-in registrations.

Across 1,355 publicly-listed ports in New Mexico (544 Level 2 and 811 DC fast), that works out to roughly 13.9 EVs per public port and 16 BEVs per DC fast port.

New Mexico has comparatively strong public charging coverage today. Listing here keeps your stations visible as more New Mexico drivers switch to electric.

Source: AFDC (data from Experian Information Solutions) · See full New Mexico market data →

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Cuban Cafe

Cuba, NM

DC FastLOOP
2 stations · 4 ports50 kW
Details
Hours
24 hours daily
Phone
800-489-1588
Network
FCN ↗
Access
Public access

Verified by NREL · 2 days ago

Data from NREL

Source data

Every field returned by the public data sources for this location, including empty values. For developers, AI agents, and curious drivers.

NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center75 fields▾

From U.S. DOE AFDC · Public domain

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