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They have awesome sandwiches, almonds, jerky but it’s expensive, tons of things. It really has a huge following. Early morning or night is best. Definitely can shop while charging and you won’t be bored.
I would have to take a multi-day road trip to even find one. I think the closest is 9 hours one way.
 
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I wish Love’s truck stops would get them. They have the cleanest bathrooms. 😹
It’s funny you say that. I was just thinking most Loves also have an attached McD’s or subway, etc. so why not flip the script and have McDS add elect chargers to their lots. So many opportunities for off ramp heavy restaurants to capitalize on extra income both from charging and people stopping their to eat while they charge
 
It’s funny you say that. I was just thinking most Loves also have an attached McD’s or subway, etc. so why not flip the script and have McDS add elect chargers to their lots. So many opportunities for off ramp heavy restaurants to capitalize on extra income both from charging and people stopping their to eat while they charge
I don't think McD's has thought that much into the future. All the new and remodeled McD's here in Florida have about a quarter of the indoor seating they once had. If they started supporting EV charging the new buildings will not be able to handle the crowds.
 
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I don't think McD's has thought that much into the future. All the new and remodeled McD's here in Florida have about a quarter of the indoor seating they once had. If they started supporting EV charging the new buildings will not be able to handle the crowds.
Good point. Seem to be going to call ahead and drive through. Sad that as a society we don’t take the time to have proper meals
 
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Personally I prefer not to eat in the vehicle, and I prefer local eateries.
I am a real stickler about this. No food or drink is consumed In my vehicle, with the exception of water. My wife and our daughter when she visits think I am nuts. But, they like the nice sit-down restaurants I pick; so it's a wash. I have a very clean vehicle they get better food. win win.
 
I am a real stickler about this. No food or drink is consumed In my vehicle, with the exception of water. My wife and our daughter when she visits think I am nuts. But, they like the nice sit-down restaurants I pick; so it's a wash. I have a very clean vehicle they get better food. win win.
I’m onboard with that as well. 10 years of archery tournament travel and we did the same. Our daughter would pick -and it couldn’t be chain unless options just sucked otherwise-which they did sometimes-and we’d stop to sit and eat and refresh. Now she’s 20 and does a lot of the drivi n legs but still gets to pick the spots-unless we find something first before her and she thinks it sounds good 😀
 
With the exception of a couple micro Buckees - every one I have gone to has had a bunch of Tesla chargers. Last year they were adding additional with gen 4 cabinets at most and some were also an adding a bank of Mercedes chargers as well. Gen 4 cabinets are 800v capable, but don't have the 800v back end to support them yet - I think the Mercedes were 800v.

I drove from Central Texas to Palm Beach before Christmas - I had to fill up one time at a non-Buckees (and only because I skipped filling up at Baytown because I had filled up in Katy - but would have still been close to a 500 mile gap). I think 2 more were under construction in that gap-so it will be easy to do San Antonio to Palm Beach by now.
 
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I’m onboard with that as well. 10 years of archery tournament travel and we did the same. Our daughter would pick -and it couldn’t be chain unless options just sucked otherwise-which they did sometimes-and we’d stop to sit and eat and refresh. Now she’s 20 and does a lot of the drivi n legs but still gets to pick the spots-unless we find something first before her and she thinks it sounds good 😀
That's half the fun. I am a man of few words while driving. Focusing on the task at hand. We love spending time chatting and having a long meal break.
 
I've never been to a Buc-ee's or any of their competitors. But on one of my road trips, I passed a Buc-ee's on the other side of the freeway. The line to get in was a half mile long and was blocking freeway traffic. I had to laugh at the people who claim they're not willing to charge for 20 minutes but will sit in line at Costco or Buc-ee's waiting for gas.
they are building one on the west side of town from my house. Once it opens, I don't plan on trying to go that direction on the highway for a couple of months at least. I will take the backroads if I need to go that way for sure!
 
They have awesome sandwiches, almonds, jerky but it’s expensive, tons of things. It really has a huge following. Early morning or night is best. Definitely can shop while charging and you won’t be bored.
My wife likes them because they always have clean restrooms, and at least 20 stalls with little to no wait.