Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ
AvailableEV charging station in Cuba, New Mexico on the Francis Energy network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 371957.
At a glance
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is a public EV charging station at 6385 US-550 in Cuba, New Mexico, on the Francis Energy network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Nov 26, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 371957 |
| Network | Francis Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 6385 US-550
- City
- Cuba
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87013
- Coordinates
- 36.01720, -106.96186
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- Cuban Cafe2 ports
Loop · Available
What kind of charging does Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 51% above the New Mexico average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ compare with other stations in Cuba?
Cuba has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 6 ports. Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ accounts for 67% of the charging ports in Cuba. It is the only Francis Energy station in Cuba. Statewide, New Mexico has 549 stations and 1,450 ports, the 32nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New Mexico, Avanya Plaza - Tesla Supercharger in Albuquerque, has 24 ports.
Who operates Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ?
Francis Energy operates 182 stations in the registry across 20 states, with 798 DC fast and 231 Level 2 ports in total. 19 of those stations are in New Mexico, 3% of the state's 549.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Nov 26, 2024, one of 93 stations in New Mexico with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ have?
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ have?
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ open to the public?
Yes. Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ?
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is at 6385 US-550, Cuba, NM 87013. Its coordinates are 36.01720, -106.96186.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 371957, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ, Cuba, NM (AFDC station 371957)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-mexico/mel-s-drive-thru-chicken-and-bbq-371957 (data as of October 12, 2026).