Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Garner, North Carolina on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 167288.
At a glance
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 5180 NC Hwy 42 W in Garner, North Carolina, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 30, 2019.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 167288 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Restaurant |
| Open date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 5180 NC Hwy 42 W
- City
- Garner
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27529
- Coordinates
- 35.60859, -78.56248
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 37% below the North Carolina average of 3.2 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a restaurant location.
How does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Garner?
Garner has 9 charging stations in the DOE registry with 33 ports. Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination accounts for 6% of the charging ports in Garner. Tesla Destination runs 2 stations in Garner. Statewide, North Carolina has 2,050 stations and 6,462 ports, the 15th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in North Carolina, Fort Bragg in Fayettville, has 138 ports.
Who operates Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 125 of those stations are in North Carolina, 6% of the state's 2,050.
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 Oct 30, 2019, one of 78 stations in North Carolina with a 2019 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination have?
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination have?
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination?
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination is at 5180 NC Hwy 42 W, Garner, NC 27529. Its coordinates are 35.60859, -78.56248.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 167288, 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, “Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q-Garner - Tesla Destination, Garner, NC (AFDC station 167288)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/north-carolina/smithfield-s-chicken-n-bar-b-q-garner-tesla-destination-167288 (data as of October 12, 2026).