Waffle House adds fast EV charging to its 24/7 diners

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Soon you’ll be able to charge your electric vehicle at Waffle House diners while chatting up truckers and dodging flying chairs. Starting in 2026, BP Pulse will be equipping America’s all-night breakfast place with 400kW DC fast chargers fitted with a mix of CCS and NACS connectors. Participating Waffle House diners in Texas, Georgia, Florida, “and other locations in the South and Southeast” will each see six BP Pulse charging bays installed. There are over 2,000 Waffle Houses in 25 states, many of which are conveniently located near highway exits. BP Pulse chargers can already be found in over 8,000 retail locations in 46 states. ... Read full article.