Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ
6385 US-550, Cuba, NM 87013
- Max power
- 150.4 kW
- High-power DC
- Charging ports
- 4
- CCS1, CHAdeMO
- Price
- Price not listed
- Per network listing
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ is a DC fast-charging station run by Fcn at 6385 US-550 in Cuba, NM. It has 4 charging ports with CCS1 and CHAdeMO connectors and delivers up to 150.4 kw. Pricing is set by the network app, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~35min
Range added in 15 minutes
~77mi
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
CHAdeMO
2 ports · 120 kW
DC fast
An older Japanese DC standard, being phased out in North America; usually capped near 50 kW.
Works with: Nissan Leaf (all years) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Few new vehicles use it.
CCS1
2 ports · 150 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
Pricing
Price not listed
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Fcn app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 6385 US-550
Cuba, NM 87013 - Coordinates
- 36.01720, -106.96186
- Hours
- 24/7
- Highway
- US-550
- Phone
- 800-489-1588
- Network
- Fcn
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ?
It delivers up to 150 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 35 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ?
Fcn has not published a fixed price for this site. Rates are shown in the Fcn app or on the charger screen before you start a session.
What plugs does Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ have?
2 × CHAdeMO up to 120 kW; 2 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 150 kW.
Is Mel's Drive Thru Chicken and BBQ open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 371957. Last confirmed by the network on Oct 11, 2026; opened Nov 26, 2024.