Hungry Jack’s to offer fast food and fast EV charging

Electric vehicle supplier Evie Networks has announced a new partnership with Hungry Jack’s that will see more than 400 EV fast-chargers installed at burger joints around Australia.

Helped by funding from the federal government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the chargers at the fast-food chain are aimed at supporting both private owners and delivery drivers.

According to Evie Networks CEO Chris Mills, the initiative will ensure all EV drivers in metropolitan Australia are within 5km of a fast-charge outlet.

“We are building a clean future for Australia and shifting the way Aussies think about transport,” he said.

“With the nation shifting toward net-zero targets, we are putting the right infrastructure in place to combat range anxiety and ensure drivers are confident to shift to EVs.

“Our focus is to bring our chargers to where drivers work, shop and play – busy drivers can now conveniently fast-charge wherever they go.

“Gone are the days we will be travelling to fuel stations; instead, drivers can charge while they grab a bite to eat.”

The project was made possible by the federal government’s Future Fuels Fund which was today expanded by $178 million to $250m with the announcement of the Future Fuels and Vehicles Strategy.

Hungry Jack’s CEO Chris Green said the initiative, which kicks off at its Cabramatta store in Sydney, falls into line with the company’s ‘Better World’ program.

“This partnership will help grow the national footprint of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, providing greater accessibility for the increasing number of electric vehicle drivers, who can now conveniently charge their car while ordering a Hungry Jack’s meal.”